Transporting grain is a major source of revenue for the railroads. How will the coronavirus impact the grain market and the railroads?
Barge grain movements on Mississippi 85 percent lower than a year ago
Generic corn and wheat futures are up nearly 30% since May 10 on depressed yields and constrained transportation in the Midwest.
Hundreds of barges carrying grains still waiting to be exported
Millions of tons of cargo, inducing U.S. grains, remain stuck due to flooding.
Farming not the only industry to suffer losses from major flooding.
Missing USDA data on wheat stockpiles has traders reacting cautiously.
