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and the United Soybean Board. The thirteen participating states encompass 85% of total U.S. soybean production.

Next summer’s Waterway work “is very much on our ra- dar,” Steenhoek said when asked about his advice to mem- bers for dealing with the closures. One basic concern is that these transport issues are one more headwind for farmers.

Steenhoek and his team have met with the USACE many times to discuss the lock-and-dam work. Communi- cation will be key. Steenhoek’s message: “If you (the Corps) err on over or under-communicating, err on overcommu- nicating. If you know you’re behind, let us know.” Steen- hoek said shippers will move product to other waterways.

He said farmers could sell to a local cooperative or