Alan Barrett
Director of Consulting
Doane Advisory Services
Articles by Alan
Exports
Flooding Concerns Remain for Next Couple of Months
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2020 National Hydrologic Assessment report, which provides an extended forecast for water related issues. For farmers…
Exports
Safe Soybeans, Hazards to Crew: How COVID-19 is Impacting Trade
ProFarmer and Hellenic Shipper News reported that China’s soymeal futures are increasing as soybean crushers suspended operations due to a shortage of soybeans as the…
Infrastructure
Barge Industry Consolidation
As predicted last year, the oversupply of barges and higher operational costs are taking a toll on barge companies and have led to American Commercial…
Infrastructure
Upper Mississippi River Set to Open in March
With the near record low barge rates, the barge industry is looking for some good news. The rivergage forecast for Lock and Dam 15 (Rock…
Infrastructure
Panama Canal Authority Announces Permanent Freshwater Surcharges
How important is the Panama Canal to U.S. Soy? The U.S. is an agricultural surplus country dependent on exports. The Inland Mississippi River System plays…
Infrastructure
Improvements to Illinois, Upper Mississippi Rivers will Benefit U.S. Soy
The inland Mississippi River system plays a major role in transporting U.S. grains and oilseeds, especially soybeans. The inland Mississippi River system is comprised of…