Ground Work 2021: Wrapping up Michigan Planting Season
We finished planting soybeans in mid-May, and we terminated all our cover crops prior to crop emergence. Corn planting was completed on May 24. It…
U.S. Soybean Growers, Market Eye February Prices Ahead of Plantings
February is a crucial month for many U.S. growers of summer crops as prices during this period help to drive planting intentions for the upcoming…
Minimum Freight Rates Increasing 11% to 15%
One of the most provocative items in determining the minimum freight rate (MFRT) was the fact that it must provide a “livable just wage” for…
Secondary Rail Markets Increasing
Farmers in the Upper Plain states are dependent on rail service for soybean export shipments, as rail is the most efficient transportation mode in rural…
Recapping the 2019 U.S. Soybean Crop Results
Plantings and Crop Ratings The 2019 U.S. soybean crop has been one that many growers likely won’t soon forget. According to the U.S. Department of…
High Waters Slow U.S. Grain Movement to the Gulf
According to Federal Grain Inspections Service (FGIS) data, 48.1 percent of grain inspected for export in 2018 left via the Mississippi River. The percentage of…