Railroad and Maritime Trade
Dr. Faith Parum discusses fertilizer market conditions, Farm Bureau’s new strategic fertilizer report, and policy options to strengthen the U.S. fertilizer supply chain.
BNSF plans to increase rates by $150 to $250 per car on many Northern Plains routes, depending on origin and destination. CPKC will raise most U.S. wheat tariff rates by $225 per car.
A first-ever unit train of soybean oil from Nebraska signals that new crush capacity is creating larger domestic markets for farmers’ soybeans.
Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition joins us to discuss improvements to inland waterways and port infrastructure, transportation costs, and the importance of maintaining critical shipping channels for agriculture.
EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason explains how proposed diesel rule changes could impact truckers, farmers, and the broader economy.
Global apparel production is shifting, but the expected boost for North American cotton manufacturing has yet to materialize.
Lewie Pugh with OOIDA states that the EPA’s updated diesel emissions proposal does not fully meet the needs of small-truck operators and agriculture-dependent businesses.
The situation will be closely watched as the harvest approaches and exporters prepare for heavier corn and soybean movement.
USDA says strong export demand and large grain supplies are increasing pressure on the nation’s transportation system.
The nation’s transportation network has played a critical role in connecting farmers with buyers for more than two centuries.