grains
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Rail
Commentary: Steel rivers of grain continue to flow
Transporting grain is a major source of revenue for the railroads. How will the coronavirus impact the grain market and the railroads?
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Weather and Critical Events
Barge movement resumes on Mississippi, but remains sluggish
Barge grain movements on Mississippi 85 percent lower than a year ago
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Economics
Flooding and transport issues behind month-long grains rally
Generic corn and wheat futures are up nearly 30% since May 10 on depressed yields and constrained transportation in the Midwest.
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Weather and Critical Events
Mississippi flooding’s impact on freight, economy spreads downstream
Hundreds of barges carrying grains still waiting to be exported
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Weather and Critical Events
Floods raising freight rates, washing away revenues
Millions of tons of cargo, inducing U.S. grains, remain stuck due to flooding.
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Weather and Critical Events
Midwest flooding ripples through economy, transportation
Farming not the only industry to suffer losses from major flooding.
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Canada
Proposed Chinese grain buy could boost prices, railroad volumes
Missing USDA data on wheat stockpiles has traders reacting cautiously.
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