River Freight Cost Pressuring Grain Prices

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.

After 297 past bearish logistics events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.8%), and +0.7% over 20.

• Sep 25, 2025Restrictions, Freight Costs Pressure Grain Movement on the Mississippi River - RFD+0.4%
• Dec 4, 2025Ocean Freight Rates Rise as Grain Shipping Pressures Build - RFD-TV-2.2%
• Oct 3, 2017Soaring river freight hits U.S. farmers - Grainews+1.0%
• Oct 22, 2026Rising Ocean Freight Raises Costs for U.S. Grain - RFD-TV-2.3%
• Sep 30, 2022Low River Levels, Soaring Barge Freight Curb U.S. Grain Exports-3.7%

After 359 past bearish logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Sep 25, 2025Restrictions, Freight Costs Pressure Grain Movement on the Mississippi River - RFD-2.5%
• Dec 4, 2025Ocean Freight Rates Rise as Grain Shipping Pressures Build - RFD-TV+0.4%
• Oct 3, 2017Soaring river freight hits U.S. farmers - Grainews-0.7%
• Oct 22, 2026Rising Ocean Freight Raises Costs for U.S. Grain - RFD-TV-1.2%
• Oct 13, 2026Freight costs limit relief from lower grain prices, Commo18 says | Miller Magazine-2.0%