Trade Rules

Grain

Adopted in 1902, these rules govern all transactions of a financial, mercantile or commercial nature involving grain. Grain, as defined by the U.S. Grain Standards Act, means corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, flaxseed, grain sorghum, soybeans, mixed grain and any other food grains, feed grains and oilseeds for which standards are established under 7 U.S.C. Section 76.

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Feed

Adopted in 1921, these rules govern transactions of all feedstuffs (including mill products or byproducts). Users of these rules should note that references are made to American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) definitions.

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Barge

Adopted in 1964, these rules supplement the Grain Trade Rules and Feed Trade Rules whenever such shipments are designated by contract to be transported by barge.

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Barge Freight

Adopted in 1964, these rules supplement the Grain Trade Rules and Feed Trade Rules whenever such shipments are designated by contract to be transported by barge.

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Secondary Rail Freight

Adopted in 2007, these rules govern all disputes of a financial, mercantile or commercial character involving transactions between non-railroad parties in the purchase and/or sale of secondary rail freight transportation.

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