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State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee outlining concerns. At the core of the issue is consumers’ ability to repair agricultural equipment, automobiles,…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…both federal crop insurance and commodity programs,” he said. Along with Duvall, the witness list included another five agricultural leaders including: Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Washington, D.C….
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…a vote of 83-11. “Our nation’s transportation infrastructure is critical to agriculture and rural America’s competitive advantage in world markets, and WRDA provides vital support for that network,” The Fertilizer…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
…ecosystem down to Arizona,” Duflock noted. “I went down to Arizona and talked to their Department of Transportation and some of the folks in the Legislature, they understand the position…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Fresno County is among the ranks of $8…
Ag Groups Ask Congress to Prevent Potential Railroad Strike
More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Beef Magazine says a strike or lockout would…
Week in Review: $119 Million in Incentives Accepted & Alternative Shipping Successes
An additional $118.8 million in FARMER funding has been accepted and appropriated by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…valued at over $1 billion. Despite the strong year of production value for Fresno County agriculture, drought and transportation issues were substantial challenges. Exorbitant input costs also put a strain…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
Highway transportation with cars and truck in tiltshift view. Legislation that affects agricultural trucking is getting some support. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) of South Dakota introduced the TRUCKS Act, formally…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…fertilizer. Fertilizer markets have been facing significant challenges over the past two years, including issues with transportation. While a stoppage has not happened yet, TFI notes that they are already…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
…relief to consumers struggling with a cost-of-living crisis covering everything from energy to transportation. However, food prices are still high, and global hunger is getting worse. Wheat and corn prices…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…pesticides, labor, and transportation have hit our producers in the field and at the factories they own. Our farmers are worried about their bottom line as we head into harvest,”…