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DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains still shows plants without offers.

With COVID-19 changing daily buying habits for most consumers, the effect of social distancing is significantly affecting the food chain. The question is: Will the effects be short-lived or long-lasting?

The corn basis has become a victim of the coronavirus due to the trickledown effect the virus is having on ethanol plants.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains shows many plants without offers.

The coronavirus has sent consumers scrambling to stores, buying up food staples, and causing a flurry of buying by flour mills that are trying to meet the demand. While the near-term buying is impressive, history shows growth to be much steadier.

Flour millers and bakers in the U.S and around the globe are scrambling to keep up with demand as consumers clear shelves of flour and bread due to the impact of the coronavirus.

The spring opening of the head of navigation on the Mississippi River begins a new season for river terminals that have been in hibernation all winter.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was sharply higher at $163 per ton compared to one week ago.

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was steady at $149 per ton compared to one week ago.

Spring load and weight restrictions are an annual event in many states, especially in the Upper Midwest where winters are usually harsher.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was $1 stronger at $148 per ton compared to one week ago.

Shippers who rely on containers to move their products locally and globally are feeling the effects of the coronavirus on their businesses.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

With the February crop insurance pricing period wrapping up on Feb. 28, a closer look at seasonal highs and lows for new crop can offer some profitable observations.

The Upper Mississippi River 2019 navigation season was a rough one from start to finish, given the delayed start to the season due to flooding that lasted through summer.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was down $1 at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was down $2 at $148 per ton compared to one week ago.