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Transportation costs are a core component within the soybean, corn and related agricultural product supply chains. Congestion and wait times lead to delays that increase those costs and reduce efficiency.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was lower this week.

Dairy prices have soared higher since setting long-term lows in April, surrounding the COVID-19 crisis that abruptly changed dairy demand and production levels. Milk prices rallied over 200% from April lows with current levels nearing all-time highs.

The House of Representatives recently approved a $1.5 trillion plan aimed at rebuilding the nation's crumbling infrastructure.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was slightly higher this week.

The Senate Agriculture Committee on June 24 advanced a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act (USGSRA).

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was lower.

Wet fields in the fall and an abundance of snow -- especially in eastern North Dakota, some parts of central North Dakota and northwest Minnesota -- left most of the 2019 corn crop in the field over winter and turned fields in to swamps, making spring planting a challenge.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was lower.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District will soon begin a major project of repairing five locks and dams on the Illinois River.

The 2019-20 crop year ended for winter wheat on May 31, with the hard red winter wheat crop showing good milling properties on average.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was lower.

COVID-19 pandemic has decreased tonnage in maritime shipping, leading to blank sailings and an increase in airfreight volume.

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting travel and group gatherings, two winter wheat tours will be done virtually this year.

After nearly two years of discussion, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued its final rule updating hours of service.

DTN's weekly spot price update for domestic distillers dried grains was lower at plants showing offers.

While some states have seen good progress in spring wheat planting, some key areas haven't even started yet.

DTN's weekly spot price update for domestic distillers dried grains was lower at plants showing offers.

With COVID-19 draining Federal and State resources, concern remains that the talk of infrastructure funds are getting pushed to the bottom of the pile of current financial allocations.

Farmers in the U.S. have started spring planting, with many having a plan in place should the virus affect their operation.