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The last tow leaving St. Paul, Minnesota, on Dec. 1 put an end to the 2024 shipping season on the far Upper Mississippi River. In the meantime, levels on the Lower Mississippi River are falling again.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus two weeks ago.

A final canola production estimate from Statistics Canada of 17.845 mmt should put the unsustainable pace of canola exports and domestic use back into focus. Other crops have increased breathing room.

Just as renewed contract talks began between International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance, they quickly ended as automation once again became a sticking point with the union.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

Soybean oil with export commitments in the first month of the marketing year totaling 86% of the annual projection certainly justifies further investigation, especially given the implications for canola.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

The Longshore Workers Union (ILWU 514) issued a 72-hour strike notice to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) on Nov. 4; the BCMEA then issued a lock out of workers that same day.

According to the North Dakota Wheat Commission 2024 crop quality reports for durum and spring wheat, both crops overall graded number one, with proteins lower than average for spring wheat and higher for durum.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

CME announced the resetting of price limits for grain and oilseed futures as of Nov. 1, 2024; its variable price-limit mechanism enacted in March 2014, resets price limits every six months in each of the CBOT grain and oilseed contracts.

The Mississippi River at Memphis and other spots in the Lower Mississippi River continue to fall without much long-term relief in sight.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

U.S. Wheat Associates recently published a first look at results of the U.S. 2024 soft red and hard red winter wheat crops, noting that both crops overall were good quality for bakers and exporters.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is slightly higher versus one week ago.

Hurricane Helene provided some relief to the Lower Mississippi River, but with the return of dry conditions, water levels are expected to drop.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is steady versus one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

Dockworkers on strike at 36 U.S. ports have a tentative agreement, temporarily suspending the port strike.

At 12:01 a.m. EDT on Oct. 1, members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked off the job at 36 ports East Coast and Gulf ports.