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The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing fees and restrictions on Chinese ship operators and Chinese-built ships, causing concern in the U.S. maritime industry.

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

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

The office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is proposing fees on Chinese-made ships entering U.S. ports, which could be financially detrimental to U.S. businesses, including the agricultural industry.

In their annual early season planting survey, the National Cotton Council reports 2025 U.S. cotton acres will fall, opening the door for corn to fill the gap.

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 down $1 versus one week ago.

The Twin Ports of Duluth-Superior reported a strong year for grain tonnage in 2024.

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

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced it will launch micro grain and oilseed futures contracts to include corn, Chicago wheat, soybean, soybean meal and soybean oil.

One day after the inauguration of Donald Trump, a new chairman was named to head the STB.

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

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

Shipping season will end on the Great Lakes for the winter as the last of the Soo Locks close on Jan. 15.

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

The Bulk Carrier Vessel Federal Biscay left Duluth Saturday evening, becoming the last oceangoing departure of the 2024 Duluth-Superior navigation season.

U.S. farmers harvested a near-record crop in 2024 even after a wet spring in some areas stalled planting.

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

Money managers seem reluctant to abandon their heavily net-short canola position, according to recent data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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.