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flag U.S. 2025 grain harvest hits record 21.5 billion bushels, but storage limits and shifting export demand strain logistics.

flag The U.S. is set for a record 21.5 billion bushel grain harvest in 2025, but faces storage shortages and uneven export demand. flag Grain elevators in top corn states face a 1.4-billion-bushel shortfall in upright storage, pushing reliance on less efficient methods. flag Corn and wheat exports remain strong due to low prices and favorable transport, while soybean and grain sorghum exports are down 51% and 58% year-over-year, limiting rail and barge capacity for soybeans. flag Barge rates on the lower Mississippi have risen due to low water levels, but remain below last year’s peak. flag Ocean freight rates have declined year-over-year but are increasing as peak shipping season begins. flag New U.S. fees on Chinese-flagged vessels, set for Oct. 14, have caused some uncertainty, though exemptions have eased concerns. flag Corn basis levels stay strong, but soybean basis weakens, especially in export-dependent Northern Plains regions.

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