June 10, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. Forces Shaping Today’s Ag Markets and Freight Movement

This timely conversation will focus on the forces shaping U.S. agricultural commodity markets and what they mean for barge traffic and multimodal freight along the inland waterways. Drawing on market data and real‑world shipper dynamics, the discussion will explore export trends, river conditions, infrastructure reliability and global trade pressures, while highlighting how the St. Louis region’s exceptional river‑rail connectivity can be leveraged more fully. The session will offer practical insight into what shippers, carriers and terminal operators should be watching over the next 12–24 months as they plan investments and capacity decisions.