David Murray

On an endless quest for unexplored rabbit holes in agricultural and barge news

st. louis, missouri, united states

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Senior Writer for The Waterways Journal, "the riverman's Bible," weekly trade publication of record for the barge and towboat industry since 1887. Former merchant seaman. I enjoy legal and regulatory topics. Contributing writer for High Plains Journal, writing on ag topics including soy, corn, hogs, rural broadband, pesticides, rail and river logistics and many others. Freelance writer on many topics. Taught college English and humanities for 18 years after earning Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis. Experience in public relations, communications, promotion, consulting, publicity. Promoted photo exhibit, supervised interns creating children's book on stroke for neurology website and edited result, proofed packaging materials for print shop.

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USDA's $700 million regenerative ag announcement draws range of reactions

Just before Christmas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an ambitious $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program, administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It called the program “a farmer first, outcomes-based approach to co... See more

hpj.com•David Murray•Jan 9, 2026

The Weekly Wave

Well, it’s been snowing. Thanks to those who are plowing us out. Undoubtedly, they’ve been on OT for the past couple of weeks. The piles grow. But a little warmer weather will offer some slight relief... Loading... No Records Found Sorry, no records were ... See more

stignacenews.com•David Murray•Jan 5, 2026

2nd Jan 2026

Cliburn – Start the year with a conversation in metal – bring your toys. Heads up on travel, the M6 j40 to j39 will be closed with a number of restrictions on back road requiring local permits . From j38 follow road to Appleby and take left for kings Marb... See more

wordpress.com•David Murray•Dec 30, 2025

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Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. Sorry, unable to load the Maps API. 2026 begins. I attended the Mass for Marcie Waggoner on December 20. She was 92, a beloved community and family member, and died peac... Lo... See more

stignacenews.com•David Murray•Dec 26, 2025

Corn export revisions spark December WASDE

The December release of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are usually quiet affairs, with few surprises expected. This Dec. 9, however, the WASDE aggressively increased United States’ corn export numb... See more

hpj.com•David Murray•Dec 26, 2025

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USDA's $700 million regenerative ag announcement draws range of reactions

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Corn export revisions spark December WASDE