Grain Transportation Report, February 26, 2026

Export SalesFor the week ending February 19, unshipped balances of corn, soybeans, and wheat for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 totaled 40.13 million metric tons (mmt), down 5 percent from the week ending February 12 and up 17 percent from the same time last year.Net corn export sales for MY 2025/26 were 0.69 mmt, down 53 percent from the week ending February 12. Net soybean export sales were 0.41 mmt, down 49 percent from the week ending February 12. Net wheat export sales were 0.24 mmt, down 16 percent from the week ending February 12.Rail U.S. Class I railroads originated 33,838 grain carloads during the week ending February 14.This was a 25-percent increase from the previous week, 46 percent more than last year, and 41 percent more than the 3-year average.Average February shuttle secondary railcar bids/offers (per car) were $263 above tariff for the week ending February 19.This was $100 more than last week and $838 lower than this week last year.Average non-shuttle secondary railcar bids/offers per car were $100 above tariff.This was $75 more than last week and $400 lower than this week last year.