
A Transportation Research Board study found that barge transport of crude oil has exceeded rail volumes and has a strong safety record. The commentary argues that the maritime sector offers a safety model for other modes.
This is a safety and policy commentary on energy transport with little direct effect on grain or feed flows or prices.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 3,207 past report events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.3% to +1.7%), and +0.5% over 20.
After 2,389 past report events, Soybeans moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.9%), and +0.1% 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.