BNSF Railway Ag Products Customer News Updates http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ Business: Transportation and Logistics: Rail: Operators: North America http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:08 -0600 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:03 -0600 Sunday Saturday 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 1440 jack.schroeder@bnsf.com FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/rss/images/bnsf_logo_144.gif http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ Moving Your World 144 27 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2010/general10/g02-21-10a.html General News Update CA05140C-7B3E-4440-8256-715273548051 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:53:43 -0600 Ethanol rates published in BNSF 4024, items 41001, 41003, 41004 and 22001 will be adjusted effective April 2010. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2010/pricing10/p02-09-10a.html Pricing Update 9E0E76AE-7B5E-4774-8CF2-BF72490DE586 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:33:21 -0600 Effective Feb 1, 2010, private car moves in Specialty Grain and Specialty Flour tariffs will be zero-rated for mileage allowance. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2010/pricing10/p01-13-10a.html Pricing Update 74AF68A4-8954-4ED7-AED6-D4BAD8919B8B Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:09:00 -0600 Wheat Flour rates within BNSF 4022, Book 5 will be adjusted. Download this Excel file for individual lane adjustment details. The adjustments will be effective 3/01/10. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2010/pricing10/p01-05-10a.html Pricing Update 93F5BBDE-5A13-427D-84AF-9E079DFA7EEC Tue, 5 Jan 2010 12:56:57 -0600 Ethanol rates published in BNSF 4024, items 41003 and 41004 will be updated effective January 2, 2010. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p12-18-09a.html Pricing Update A25243F4-532C-4551-8AB5-E8C44F0DBEEC Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:36:26 -0600 Bean, Pea, and Lentil rates in tariff 4023 52103 will increase by $75. This change will reflect in pending status during early January and will take effect on February 1, 2010. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p12-16-09a.html Pricing Update 7B1CD8E7-A4C9-4895-B954-85BC5BDD2A42 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:53:58 -0600 The BNSF will be adjusting corn shuttle rates. A temporary shuttle item, 39400, will be created for corn shuttles originating from selected stations in MN, ND, and SD. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p12-04-09a.html Pricing Update EA6385CD-48B5-41B5-89AC-A12CC248D66C Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:17:47 -0600 BNSF non-unit cottonseed rates to increase by up to $200 p/c effective January 1, 2010. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p12-03-09b.html Pricing Update 180A8EAE-21AE-4ED4-B454-750D83710AD3 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 15:03:59 -0600 In response to mediation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution process with The Montana Farmer Bureau Federation and Montana Grain Growers Association, BNSF will adjust rates effective Jan. 1, 2010, in tariff 4022 item 43800 series http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p12-03-09a.html Pricing Update 4AABEFAB-C87C-451B-A830-FB74DE4D6BB7 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:36:54 -0600 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p11-30-09a.html Pricing Update F1A991C4-C481-47EC-94EE-29E75D2532A8 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:33:14 -0600 Special Single-Destination DET Offer BNSF will be offering two Destination Efficiency Trains (DET) on 11/23/2009. 2 three trip - MP Dec starts (3 DET numbers: MP Dec, LP Dec, FP Jan) Each train must bill from one origin to one destination. For wheat DETS, Shuttle tariff rates apply. As per normal COT auction terms, bids must include a $19,200 down payment per trip. The DET/permit numbers issued will be COTA1xxxxx. This offer will be posted on the ACRES home page. The results will be posted after 3:00 PM the same day. Bidding must be done via email to cots@bnsf.com . Winner notification will be sent via email to each winner with the DET numbers, total amount due and bank information. If you have questions, please contact your market manager. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/general09/g11-23-09a.html General News ADAAF0C6-EFE5-4F6B-8E09-38A17891C431 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:32:36 -0600 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/service09/t11-20-09a.html Servcie Update CD9334C4-950A-48DB-A6A5-99B56C3861AF Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:24:05 -0600 Malt rates within 4022, Book 2 will be adjusted. See file attached for individual lane adjustment details. The adjustments will be effective 2/28/10. All rates are subject to change on 20 days notice. For questions or comments, please contact: Sean Hower – 817.867.0661 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p11-18-09a.html Pricing Update 0BED0C78-B72A-43A3-A094-C994F05877DD Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:18:11 -0600 Starting December1, 2009, we will begin a trial period to test four hour destination electronic pre-release. This trial period will begin with selected PNW export destinations and will eventually include all shuttle destinations. Upon completion of the trial period, utilization of four hour destination electronic pre-release will be a requirement for shuttle unloaders to qualify for DEP payment http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/general09/g11-12-09a.html General News BE2EE94D-E456-416A-99F6-3B035E58DB23 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:04:39 -0600 On Thursday, November 5, BNSF will offer the following Ag Shuttles: November MP start: one 1-year and one 2-year November LP start: two 1-year and two 2-year http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/general09/g11-04-09a.html General News 986A775E-3850-4E10-BB49-17E835684754 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:41:45 -0600 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/podcasts/index.html Podcasts 5854D4A3-E111-45AA-AC53-81CC88417E73 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:20:21 -0500 Be advised that the following tariffs will have rate changes effective Jan 1, 2010. 4023 61100 will have a $150 increase. 4023 69106 will have various lane increases. Please refer to the pending file in the tariff. 4023 69107 will expire on Dec 31, 2009 4023 69108 will have various lane increases. Please refer to the pending file in the tariff. 4023 69109 will have various lane increases. Please refer to the pending file in the tariff. 4023 69110 will expire on Dec 31, 2009 4023 69102 will have various lane increases. Please refer to the pending file in the tariff. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p10-05-09a.html Pricing Update 3CB66224-1FF4-4EE5-98F2-11D436424B82 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:20:45 -0500 Effective Dec 15, 2009 all rates in item 4022 74010 will have a $200 increase. Effective Dec 15, 2009 all rates in Item 4022 74030 will expire. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p10-02-09a.html Pricing Update 887CB404-3AD1-4AAF-800A-FB98D46702E3 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:04:57 -0500 Kevin Kaufman, BNSF's group vice president, Agricultural Products, comments on weather conditions, crop protein and yield expectations, marketing demand, and how car supply is good and velocity and service is excellent. Kevin express hopes to see many of you at the Fort Benton MT, Producer Listening Session on September 28th. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/podcasts/index.html Podcasts 8D1B1F15-4B8B-49EC-83F5-571D23893C3C Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:26:33 -0500 The Corn Products Announcement on 8/31/2009 Item 71257 spreadsheet contained errors. Please see item 71257 in the What’s New section for the correct rates. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p09-16-09a.html Pricing Update 48B00F87-0295-413B-A555-89696F4A323D Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:21:31 -0500 Ethanol rates published in BNSF 4024, items 41001 will be adjusted effective October 1, 2009 http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p09-11-09a.html Pricing Update 40061766-66C9-4900-B906-68BBEC2BB7CB Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:21:36 -0500 Mill by Products Items 52300, 52381, 52400, 52420, 56030, 56050, 56060, & 56601 will be cancelled. See item 71005. Items 52370 & 56540 will increase by $100. Items 56031 & 52330 will have no changes. Prepared Feeds Item 71015, 71595, 71061 will be cancelled. See item 71005. Item 71850 will have no changes. Other items will increase by $100. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p09-10-09a.html Pricing Update B809C8D1-E202-4514-861C-B1D733B398DA Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:52:48 -0500 Effective October 1, 2009, BNSF will increase rates for peanuts, mustard seeds and grocery products, which includes dehydrated potatoes and bakery goods, in BNSF 80020.  For planning purposes, rate increases in BNSF 80020 will average five percent (5.0%).  http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p09-03-09a.html Pricing Update 740979A7-FA95-465D-8308-5B74896AEE00 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 08:39:03 -0500 BNSF will be making changes to Corn Products items effective October 1, 2009. A new item 71257 will be created to consolidate various items. Please see attached spreadsheet for details. Items 71234, 71256, 71274, 71275, 71290, 71027, and 71045 will be deleted. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p08-31-09a.html Pricing Update B519B6EB-8948-4BA1-9062-78181C17A05C Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:34:21 -0500 Effective October 1, 2009, joint-line rates with FXE and KCS in BNSF 4022 Items 46301, 46302 and 46720 series will be adjusted to reflect changes in KCSM and FXE’s rate requirements, as well as FXE’s fuel surcharge. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p08-25-09b.html Pricing Update F86DE7BF-B850-4629-97AF-801092F774DB Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:35:10 -0500 Beginning October 1, 2009, fuel surcharge will no longer be charged on the FXE portion of BNSF-FXE joint Ag shuttle moves. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p08-25-09a.html Pricing Update 301B3B7F-19EA-4C8E-A18E-96B80DF8BD5C Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:53:50 -0500 Kevin Kaufman, BNSF's group vice president, Agricultural Products, comments on his recent trip to ND, formation to a new ND ag rail business council, crop and demand outlook, secondary freight market, car orders, rail service and velocity, and how BNSF has launched our own new text/email HarvestUpdate service. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/podcasts/index.html Podcasts F58F205B-6663-49D4-9020-5227F2C58F40 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:17:43 -0500 Beginning today, BNSF Agricultural Products customers can get real-time information via SMS text or email. To subscribe to this new service go to http://www.bnsf.com/agharvest/ Customers who sign up will receive up-to-date harvest and service information from BNSF Ombudsmen. This is BNSF’s own version of Twitter or blogging where you can get instant updates from our Ombudsmen about harvest and rail service, said Kevin Kaufman, group vice president, Agricultural Products. “Producers and our customers have told us that they want more communication, more frequently. We hope that his new communications tool will help keep you informed of what is going on at BNSF. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/general09/g08-19-09a.html General News ECD0E8AA-29A9-4C97-B948-0A8BCE367910 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:03:16 -0500 Effective October 1, 2009, mileage scale and point-to-point rates for Vegetable Oils and Oilseed Meals published in BNSF Rate Books 4024 and 4023 will change. http://www.bnsf.com/markets/agricultural/ag_news/year2009/pricing09/p08-10-09b.html Pricing Update 05313EB8-F384-416D-B0A3-50D69255AD0B Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:58:10 -0500