How Illinois' Transportation Infrastructure Impacts Exports
Bean There: A Trade & Exports Blog
How Illinois' Transportation Infrastructure Impacts Exports
Bean There: A Trade & Exports Blog
Illinois is the leading soybean producing state nationwide with about two-thirds of the soybeans grown in the state exported around the world. These soybeans must have a way of leaving the state, with rivers and trains playing a large role. Illinois is fortunate to have rivers, allowing farmers to expedite soybeans to other countries which is an economical advantage for Illinois farmers.