Russia forecast to set soybean production record
By Arvin Donley for World-Grain.com MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Russia is likely to set new records in soybean and rapeseed production in 2019-20, according to a July 11 Global Agricultural Information […]
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Taking care of business: following SSGA merger, Sue Schmitt signs off
Any writer will tell you: It helps to have a proofreader with a keen eye. For Bruce Abbe, Sue Schmitt was that person for the Midwest Shippers Association (MSA). “I […]
SSGA represented at Ag Transportation Coalition Annual Meeting
By Bruce Abbe Ag shippers currently face a myriad of issues and challenges in intermodal container transportation, from trucking costs, port congestion, coming cost increases from the pending low sulfur […]
SSGA staff participates in tariff and trade policy event with US Senators
Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) came together June 13 to discuss their views on the use of tariffs as a leverage in trade disputes and negotiations, and their legislation, the Import […]
Shipping and trucking industries gearing up for new 2020 ocean vessel fuel mandate
Six months before ocean vessels will be required to burn low-sulfur fuel, such as diesel used in trucks, a U.S. Department of Commerce advisory committee disclosed recommendations to mitigate potential […]
SSGA to participate in Ag Transportation Coalition annual conference this week
The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) will have a strong presence at the national Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting this week in Tacoma, Wash. AgTC’s annual meeting is […]
SSGA directors discuss ATP grant, market access with trade and regulatory agencies
By Eric Wenberg Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) Chairman Curt Petrich and Vice Chairman Bob Sinner visited Washington, D.C., last week to represent specialty soya and grains issues to […]
Long-stalled disaster aid clears Congress
The House on Monday finally cleared a $19.1 billion disaster aid package that will benefit farmers and communities who suffered from a series of natural disasters stretching back nine months. […]
Strike halts grain exports in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA — A nationwide strike in Argentina protesting austerity measures under President Mauricio Macri brought the country’s airports to a standstill and halted work at key grains ports […]
Ag container shippers figure prominently in latest Top 100 U.S. exporter rankings; focus shifting to SE Asia development
By Bruce Abbe Familiar names of U.S. container ag export shippers popped up once again in the latest annual Top 100 U.S. Importer and Exporter rankings published in last week’s […]
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