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…
Argentina Halts New Export Licenses as Higher Taxes Loom
The Argentine government temporarily froze the registration of new grain and oilseed export licenses on February 26, potentially affecting U.S. and global soy supply chains.
Pakistan Imports Increase 420%
“Pakistan is among the top 21 markets for U.S. food and agricultural products in 2018,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural…
February WASDE Provides Mixed U.S., World Supply Outlooks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) on Tuesday, February 11. In the report, the agency…
U.S. Soybean Shipments Still Reflect Diverse Reach
According to Federal Grain Inspections Service (FGIS) data, 19.794 million tonnes of U.S. soybeans have been inspected for export between September 1st and December 19th.…
Paving of BR-163 Improves Brazil Northern Arc Ports
Improvements to Brazilian infrastructure could potentially affect the U.S. soy industry.
Truck Rates Increasing After Long Fall
Truck capacity is booked either by spot market or through a contract rate. The spot rate is the market rate, while the contract rate is…
Conclusions Following USDA’s Quarterly Stocks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its quarterly Grain Stocks report in mid-January. The much-anticipated report is one of four regular updates provided throughout…
Ocean Freight Rates at Nine Month Low
Due to Asia’s extremely long distance from the U.S., ocean freight rates play a major role in the price a farmer ultimately receives. Over the…
Growing the World’s Appetite for Soy, One Conversation at a Time
Even in today’s fast-paced digital world, there is often no faster path to understanding than face-to-face collaboration. The International Animal Nutrition Working Group charts this…