Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

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Title:
The Evolving Country Grain Marketing System in North Dakota
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Publication Date:
Jul 1983
Report #:
DP-49
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Type:
Research Report – Department Publications

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to present an overview of grain procuring, handling, transportation, and selling as it pertains to North Dakota. Specific objectives are to: 1) examine the concept of shipping grain in multiple car units; 2) describe various marketing alternatives available to country elevators; 3) examine the concept of delayed pricing; and 4) present possible problem areas for potential subterminal facilities.