How Grain Elevators Work

Grain elevators are a staple of the American Midwest landscape; one cannot think about farms or the so called…

Meet the Behemoths of Modern Grain Trading

The ABCD companies are 4 companies whose initials conveniently spell out ABCD, but…

What is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and How Does it Impact Farmers?

Barges, Grain Transportation and American Waterways

Barges are an important part of how the United…

Moving Grain, an Introduction

How does the food we eat get from farmers to our plates? How does grain grown in Montana get to Indonesia…

Grain Movement Through the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is of great strategic importance, not only…

Cargill Has The Home Field Advantage In North America