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Most farmers spend their time focused on production. Plant the crop, raise the yield, deliver it to the local elevator, and move on to the next task. But what happens after that may have just as much impact on profitability as anything done in the field.In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, for a fascinating look at the transportation system that moves American agriculture. From trucks and railroads to barges, ports, and ocean vessels, Mike explains how commodities travel from rural America to customers around the world—and why transportation costs can have a direct impact on every farmer's bottom line.The conversation explores aging infrastructure, rural bridges, Mississippi River bottlenecks, rail transportation, global trade disruptions, and why events happening thousands of miles away can affect grain prices in your local community.If you've ever wondered how a soybean grown in Iowa ends up feeding livestock in China—or why transportation matters more than most farmers realize—this episode is for you.MEET THE GUESTMike Steenhoek serves as Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC), an organization established by the United Soybean Board, the American Soybean Association, and thirteen state soybean boards to promote a cost-effective, reliable, and competitive transportation system for agriculture.In his role, Mike works with farmers, industry leaders, transportation providers, and policymakers to improve the infrastructure that supports U.S. agriculture. His work spans trucking, railroads, inland waterways, ports, and global supply chains—all with the goal of helping farmers remain competitive in international markets.Mike currently serves on the U.S. Department of Commerce's Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness and the Iowa Department of Transportation's Freight Advisory Council.Before joining the Soy Transportation Coalition, Mike spent eight years working for U.S. Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, serving both in Washington, D.C. and Des Moines. His roles included speechwriting, scheduling, and economic development, providing him with a unique perspective on policy, infrastructure, and economic growth.Get to know more about Soy Transportation Coalition here: https://www.soytransportation.org/ABOUT THE PODCASTDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels, and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

Dennis Reyman joins us from Stalcup Ag in Northwest Iowa with a boots on the ground perspective. Mike Steenhoek gives an update on an amendment to the Build America 250 bill that would help ag vehicles to operate on interstates. We'll talk markets with Brian Hoops and Jerry Gulke. EPA's Lee Zeldin talks about the future of undoing federal DEF mandates.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is on the road today but he was kind enough to send a recorded report on auctions he's watching plus trends in the marketplace. Clean Fuels Alliance America vice president, public affairs Kurt Kovarik recently testified at a public hearing on Treasury’s proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. He joins us to share his message and requests submitted to Congress. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek provides an update on the proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern railroad merger, plus shares perspective on the recent Congressional bill proposing to expand truck weight limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek tells us about a new effort to export out of a port in the Milwaukee, WI area. SE Regional VP for the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Justin Robbins, takes us behind the scenes of their meetings recently in Washington DC with lawmakers. We catch up with Doug Hensley from Hertz Farm Management. And Iowa Soybean Association District 2 Director Brent Swart tells us what he's seeing happen in fields near him in Spencer, Iowa! The show wraps up today with a look a commodity markets and planting progress with Al Kluis from Kluis Commodities!

We discuss investments in the Great Lakes for exports, Iran conflict impact supply chain, and railroad costs for shipping grains with Soy Transportation Coalition executive directot Mike Steenhoek. And Maria Zieba, vice president of government affairs at NPPC, talks about the upcoming D.C. fly-in for pork producers to voice their priorities, exports and USMCA and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye reports Ag Senator Chuck Grassley predicts the House will pass the Farm Bill soon, forcing the Senate to skip a committee markup.Meteorologist Paul Otto talks about an upcoming brief return to weather that feels like winter.Illinois Farm Bureau hosts "Rules of the Road" sessions around the state, Illinois Farm Bureau's Rodney Knittel explains the benefits.Terry Probst, Total Grain Marketing, talks about the chances of an upside for soybeans and storylines for commodity markets.Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coaltion, talks about the impacts of a dry season on shipping across the country.

Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, joins the show to discuss his role and how the organization connects farmers to the soybean supply chain. If you have a question for our Stine experts, feel free to send it to us at AskTheSeedcast@stineseed.com.   Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X: https://twitter.com/StineSeed

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week, which is 50 years old, and he reviews some other recent auctions with record sales prices plus previews a consignment auction to be held this Saturday. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek shares perspective on the importance of China as a customer for U.S. soybeans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday on AOA, we discuss the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act along with USDA reorganization plans, the Farm Bill and more with Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-SD). In Segment Two, we get an update on a potential mega merger in the rail industry between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern from Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we discuss the pace of farm bankruptcies in 2025 with Dr. Ryan Loy, extension economist at the University of Arkansas. Then we close the show with an update on an Obama-era semi truck speed limiter rule that has been thrown out by the Trump Administration. Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).

On Thursday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at market action this week with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics. In Segment Two, we discuss issues with rural postal service and more with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins. In Segment Three, we discuss the fees on Chinese built ships and the impact on agriculture with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at ag news headlines.

Mike Steenhoek from the Soy Transportation Coalition tells us about proposed port fees for Chinese-owned vessels and its potential impact on the ag industry.

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Wednesday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with some recap and thoughts on the tariff situation and what the buzz was at Commodity Classic regarding tariffs. Then for the rest of the show, we listen back to fresh conversations we had in Denver starting with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Later in the show, we talked with Emily Skor from Growth Energy during our time in Denver and then we close the show with comments from American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland.

Brownfield's Brent Barnett interviews Mike Steenhoek, with the Soy Transportation Coalition, at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Illinois Farm Bureau Director of National Legislation Ryan Whitehouse talks budget and Farm Bill.  We catch up Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition at the Commodity Classic.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

Jordan Fife, president of BioUrja Trading, joins us to discuss signs of pullback on sustainable aviation fuel investment and concerns over impending U.S. tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Then Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek talks about river levels that may impact crop logistics plus the status of funding infrastructure projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On Monday's AOA, we start the show discussing potential tariffs, fund positions in the markets, possible rate cuts and more with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart. In Segment Two, we take a look at the latest forecast in the U.S. and South America and explore a potential pattern shift ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we have a conversation about logistics, trade, tariffs and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. We close the show with ag news headlines in Segment Four.

In today's show Mark is joined by Brett Kaysen of the National Pork Board, Andy has a policy discussion with Ben Nuelle of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, and Riley speaks with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition.

Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek joins us to discuss water-based logistics issues regarding shipping. Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer looks back on the life and administration of former President Jimmy Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday, December 30th (Mike Adams) 1) Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst at Barchart,  2) John Baranick, DTN Meteorologist,  3) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation,  4) NEWS and COMMENTARY  

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at trade, logistics and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then in Segment Two, we talk about Farm Bill, disaster aid and more with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). In Segment Three, we learn about a new report from Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) in partnership with U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) titled Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative. Dr. Marty Matlock, co-author of the report from the University of Arkansas, joins us to discuss. Then we close the show in Segment Four with a look at pre-holiday market action as Brian Splitt from AgMarket.net joins the show.

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In today's show Andy is joined by Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, Mark wraps up with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition about the biggest challenges for grain transport this fall, and Dustin talks grain protectants with Central Life Sciences.

In today's show Andy is joined by Beck's Hybrids agronomist Lee Koenigsfeld, Mark speaks with Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition about the biggest challenges for grain transport this fall, and Dustin has more on a poultry company bankruptcy and 1.3 million birds in the custody of IDALs.

Trust in Food technical director Andy Lyon joins us to describe the devastation in Southeast Georgia from Hurricane Helene. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek talks about what we avoided and what we couldn't avoid from the shortened dock workers strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets amid various global influences with Jim McCormick from AgMarket.net. In Segment Two, we get an update on the impacts of the dockworkers strike to the ag supply chain with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. Next up in Segment Three, we take a look at the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer with Dr. Jim Mintert from Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. Then in Segment Four, it is week two of our Sustainable Soy Update Series. We learn about Farmers for Soil Health with Neal Bredehoeft, a farmer leader who serves on the United Soybean Board's Value Alignment Committee from Missouri. Learn more online at https://www.farmersforsoilhealth.com.  

Tuesday on AOA, we start the post Labor Day weekend show by asking Barchart Senior Market Analyst Darin Newsom whether or not the grain markets (corn in particular) will continue its uptrend or break people's hearts to start the month of September. In Segment Two, is there risk of frost in the U.S. later this week? DTN Meteorologist John Baranick joins us to share details. Then in Segment Three, we get an update on various logistical challenges heading towards harvest including the Canadian rail situation, low water levels on the Mississippi and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition. Then we close the show in Segment Four by having a conversation with the new chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers, Amy France of Kansas.  

We're in Thayer, Missouri at Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply for Merck Day. We chat with Merck veterinarian Dr. Tim Parks about cow/calf challenges and ways to combat them. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek shares the latest on the Canadian rail industry's challenges with the labor strike. And Kaitlynn Glover, executive director of the Public Lands Council, tells us about an incredible story involving a ranching couple who find themselves in a high-stakes land dispute with U.S. Forest Service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are at the Lazy J Grand Lodge in Ideal, South Dakota at the fourth Sustainable Ranchers Tour from Trust in Beef. Our guests this morning include Trust in Beef's Jimmy Emmons, Mike Williams of U.S. Roundtablefor Sustainable Beef, Jorgensen Land & Cattle CEO Nick Jorgensen, and Ben Veres of Kateri Carbon. We also have a new episode of USB's Soy Checkoff Check-in with guest Mike Steenhoek, executive director at the Soy Transportation Coalition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kurt Kovarik, vice president, government affairs at Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins us to discuss their petitioning EPA to reconsider RFS volumes. The flooding in the Midwest and higher rivers have damaged some infrastructure, including railroads. Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek reports on the situation. And USB CEO Lucas Lentsch wraps up the month of June in this week's episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the amount of farmer selling of the recent grain market rally with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk the auction market and desire to lease more equipment with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron LLC. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential impact of a rail strike in Canada and more transportation issues with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Finally In Segment Four, we learn about the new season of FarmHER and RanchHER on RFD-TV with their CEO, Raquel Koehler.

Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says the latest numbers from USDA showed that 350-thousand metric tons of soybeans were exported via container from the Port of Baltimore in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, hear from: Mike Steenhoek with Soy Transportation Coalition on the Port of Baltimore’s impact to agriculture; Drew Spoelstra with Ontario Federation of Agriculture on Temporary Foreign Worker restrictions; A clip from the latest Farm Safety Roundup episode on safety week with Ryan... Read More

Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, hear from: Mike Steenhoek with Soy Transportation Coalition on the Port of Baltimore’s impact to agriculture; Drew Spoelstra with Ontario Federation of Agriculture on Temporary Foreign Worker restrictions; A clip from the latest Farm Safety Roundup episode on safety week with Ryan... Read More

On Monday's AOA, powered by Cenex Premium Lubricants, we find some early week strength in grains and oilseeds on Monday. We discussed Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst from Barchart in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we get an update on the weather outlook as we begin the month of March from DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we head back to Commodity Classic last week for a conversation with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. And in Segment Four we hear from the new chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Lance Rezac, last week at Commodity Classic as well.

Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition points to recent snowfall and rain in the overall watershed working against the prolonged period of declining water levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, December 29th (Mike Adams Hosting) 1) DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing,  2) Chuck Conner, NCFC,  3) Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation,  4) Ethan Lane, NCBA,

U.S. presidential candidate Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida joins us to discuss his vision for America if elected. We are asking all presidential candidates the same set of questions, including agendas related to U.S. agriculture. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, has just returned from the Panama Canal. He reports on what he saw there plus shares perspective on the situation with the railroad closures at the border with Mexico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Ruby Fieldmaster, we start the show from the NAFB Convention in Kansas City talking with National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust. In Segment Two, we get an update on the Mississippi River, infrastructure and more with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Three, we sit down with Brian Jennings and Ron Lamberty from American Coalition for Ethanol to discuss E15/E85 and consumer misconceptions about ethanol. Then in Segment Four, we talk with U.S. Soybean Export Council chair Stan Born.

We are at the Port of South Louisiana in partnership with the United Soybean Board and have conversations with port CEO Paul Matthews, Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek, and Louisiana farmer and USB director Garrett Marsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's AOA, brought to you by Cenex Roadmaster XL, we start the show discussing the impact of low water levels on the Mississippi River on our soybean exports with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. In Segment Two, we have a conversation with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Next up in Segment Three, we discuss ag equipment sales and auction trends with Tractor Zoom Director of Insights, Andy Campbell. Then in Segment Four, we wrap the show with Dr. Brett Terhaar, beef technical consultant with Elanco Animal Health, discussing how beef producers stay one step ahead with their calves this fall.

Mike Steenhoek, the Executive Director for the Soy Transportation Coalition, says that right now our inland waterway system is not operating from a position of strength.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the Agri-Biz Show, Howard Olson of AgCountry Farm Credit Services talked with us from Washington D.C. ahead of the government shutdown and expiration of the farm bill. Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, shared a preview of what he planned to talk about during the North Dakota Stockmen's Association 94th Annual Convention in Watford City. Checkoff supporters dodged a bullet during debate on USDA's spending bill this week, with House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson helping defeat an amendment offered by Indiana Representative Victoria Spartz. Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition reports that Mississippi River levels are historically low, and that means higher barge rates and increased costs for farmers shipping commodities to export markets. Those stories and more with Rusty Halvorson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soy Transportation Coalition executive director Mike Steenhoek joins us to discuss issues with the Mississippi River plus we meet Austin Gellings, director of agricultural services at AEM, who talks about efficiency and modern technology. And we have an extended conversation with Karen Bohnert of Farm Journal's MILK about dairy news and upcoming events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluctuations in water levels on our inland waterways system can affect the movement of bulk freight, particularly agricultural products. Low waters, as occurred in the fall of 2022 on the lower Mississippi River, limited the flow of freight and increased shipper costs. To learn more about the causes, consequences, and responses to such disruptions, we're talking with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Mike is a member of the Department of Commerce Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness, the Transportation Research Board Committee on Inland Water Transportation, and the Iowa Department of Transportation Freight Advisory Council.

Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, warned us all last year when Mississippi River levels got so low that farmers and manufacturers couldn't move their wares. Now, the river is unusually high and it's wreaking havoc on the barge industry yet again. Mike walks us through what's going on.Follow the MODES PodcastOther FreightWaves Shows