ANKENY, IOWA (RFD NEWS) — Farm groups are applauding efforts to strengthen the domestic agricultural supply chain.
Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to discuss legislation aimed at improving the nation’s inland waterways, port and harbor infrastructure, and what it means for agricultural transportation.
Steenhoek explained what the Water Resources Development Act covers and the importance of passing the legislation every two years.
He also discussed the role of infrastructure improvements in strengthening the agricultural supply chain, efforts to lower transportation costs, and the importance of maintaining the Columbia River shipping channel.
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