ARLINGTON, Va. (RFD News) — A bipartisan surface transportation bill moving through Congress is drawing support from agricultural retailers who say reliable infrastructure remains essential to the farm supply chain.
The Build America 250 Act recently passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and includes investments tied to roads, bridges, railways and freight movement.
Richard Gupton with the Agricultural Retailers Association joined us on Thursday’s Market Day Report to discuss what the legislation could mean for agriculture and ag retailers.
In his conversation with RFD News, Gupton broke down several key parts of the bill and why transportation infrastructure remains critical for moving fertilizer, crop protection products, and other farm supplies efficiently across the country.
The discussion also focused on language requiring the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to review differences in how states enforce the seasonal agricultural CDL program and how those regulations impact the industry.
Gupton additionally shared his outlook on the legislation as it continues moving through Congress.
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