…this road—made of broken stone and gravel—marked a major turning point in transportation infrastructure. A Road That Opened the West The turnpike was privately built, and although primitive by modern…
Ethanol Production Nears Full Capacity in U.S.
…in 2023, underscoring the fuel’s critical role in the renewable energy and transportation sectors. Looking ahead, O’Brien forecasts that ethanol capacity could rise to 18.3 billion gallons in 2024, a…
H-2A Guestworker Program Burdening California Farmers
…transportation, and food. California’s $16.50 state minimum wage sets a high baseline, which significantly increases the total cost of compliance. “It’s a very costly program,” Cunha noted. “It’s not workable…
Cunha on Immigration, Labor, Regulatory Reform
…in California, with wage and housing requirements that make it unsustainable for many growers. “By the time you pay wages, housing, transportation, and meals, you’re at $23.50 an hour. It…
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ease Ag Transport Weight Limits
…axle weight variance under specific conditions. Boosting Efficiency in Ag Transportation Supporters of the bill say the change would increase efficiency in agricultural logistics by: Reducing the number of trips…
Trump: “We Can’t Do That to Our Farmers” – Call for Action on Ag Farm Labor
…labor. Workers are often hired through labor contractors who manage everything from transportation to paperwork, ensuring legal employment and fair pay. These workers move from farm to farm or return…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-03-25
…the idea of moving farm goods by rail to tackle soaring fuel, labor, and insurance costs. Could this be the answer to our transportation headaches? Tune in and find out…
Elaine Culotti “The Lipstick Farmer” on Fixing California Supply Chain, Other Issues
…did you come up with this idea? Well, I mean, look, what we’re doing to transportation in California is shameful. It’s just shameful. And the truckers are getting killed. It’s…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-14-25
…the second segment of today’s Ag-Net News Hour discuss the urgency of reauthorizing the U.S. surface transportation programs, emphasizing the need for sustainable funding and first and last mile connectivity…
California Strawberry Supply Remains Strong
…robust supply, even with the occasional temperature-related delay. Advancements in harvesting techniques, transportation logistics, and quality control methods contribute to a successful and efficient supply chain, minimizing disruptions while maximizing…
American Agriculture History Minute: Transitioning of the Midwest
…City into a major transportation hub. The growth of the Texas cattle industry along with the increased rail infrastructure and the invention of the refrigerated boxcar also made Kansas City…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Importance of St. Louis
…of American agriculture cannot be overstated. With railroads just beginning to be important in the late 1850s, the riverboat traffic dominated transportation and trade, and St. Louis flourished as the…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…the American Farm Bureau. Since two-thirds of U.S. agricultural exports are shipped overseas, higher transportation expenses could make it more difficult for farmers to compete in global markets. The proposed…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…stability. “Producers, processors, retailers, chefs, manufacturers, transportation professionals, and scientists all play a key role in feeding the American economy. Understanding the full scope of agriculture’s economic impact is essential…