Articles by Alan
Soybean Oil
Soy Oil Suppliers’ Profits Threatened by Booming U.S. Crude Oil Production
The availability and steady cost of transportation equipment is often taken for granted. A major cost increase in transportation equipment can surprise suppliers because the…
Infrastructure
Ocean Freight Rate Declines, Helping U.S. Farmers
As a soybean surplus country, exports are important to the U.S., making it critical that the country continues to improve its transportation system to accommodate…
Infrastructure
Harsh Winter Impacts Barge Rates and Basis Levels
When transportation infrastructure experiences issues, people pay attention. On a positive note, disruptions provide concrete demonstrations as to how the waterway system impacts farmers’ cash…
Infrastructure
Superior Logistics: U.S. Soy Industry Benefits from Olmsted Locks and Dam on Ohio River
In October 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Louisville District opened the long-awaited Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River, a major river artery…
Transportation
River Conditions Impact the Movement of U.S. Soybeans
The inland Mississippi River system plays a major role in transporting commodities, especially soybeans. The inland Mississippi River system is comprised of navigable waterways that…