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The USDA Grain Transportation Report says severe winter weather disrupted BNSF rail operations along its Northern Transcon, with grain shuttle origin dwell times reaching 68 hours. Loaded cars not moved in 48 hours rose to 1,346, and secondary market values for shuttle placements topped $2,000 per car amid strong corn exports through Pacific Northwest terminals.
Rail delays tighten Northwest grain movement and raise freight costs, while strong export demand through the region supports corn prices and Pacific basis.
doi.orgFeb 27, 2025After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
