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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 22 April)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here.

Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To” guide.  For further questions, please contact:  Matt HerringtonDirector of Commodity Analysismherringto@agrilink.com202-785-3345 How-To Guide The framework these apps are build upon is designed to be user-friendly and intuitive. Still, there are occasional questions that may arise. This section attempts to address the most common questions and issues.  How do I interact with the chart?  Most of the interaction is found in the toolb...

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