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Canada Requests Corn Talks with Mexico and Helios' Supply Chain AI
The Agribusiness Update
Canada requests talks with Mexico over biotech corn import ban, and Helios Articial Intelligence launches open beta of platform to identify ag supply chain disruptions.
Rail Strike Action
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
What's it going to take to avoid a rail strike that many believe would devastate agriculture? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chimes in.
Rail Strike Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The President sends mixed messages as the ag community waits to see if a railroad strike can be averted, something that could cripple production nationwide.
Drought & Rail Strike “Perfect Storm” for Shippers
California Ag Today
Shipping challenges continue to make life difficult for farmers and sellers who need to move commodities to overseas markets. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the falling levels on U.S. waterways plus the threat of a potential railroad strike is almost a perfect storm.
California Winegrape Heat Mitigation and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
California winegrape growers try high-wire trellises to mitigate effects of heat, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
SW Georgia Irrigation Wells Sign Up and 2nd Railroad Union Votes No
The Agribusiness Update
The sign-up period is open for new cost-share program for irrigation wells in Southwest Georgia, and the second railroad union votes to reject contract settlement.
NCBA on Google's New Sustainability Feature and Railroad Union Votes N0
The Agribusiness Update
National Cattlemen's Beef Association condemns Google's new sustainability feature calling it bias against beef, and largest railroad union votes no on new contract with strike pending.
Railroad Union Votes Down Labor Contract, Strike Looming
Southeast Regional Ag News
The third-largest rail workers union in the country is the first to say "no" to a deal brokered in part by the Biden administration.
Unions Respond to PEB Rail Recommendations
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to FreightWaves.com, we are now hearing from union members who say that that board simply chose to kick the can down the road.
Rail Strike Averted...For Now
Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. freight rail network has seen disruptions as of late with rail unions announcing a strike and President Joe Biden establishing a presidential emergency board to help resolve the labor dispute.
Poor Rail Service Addressed with the Surface Transportation Board
Southeast Regional Ag News
A bipartisan letter sent last week outlined the negative impact the poor service is having on the fertilizer industry and the overall agricultural sector.
FREIGHT RAIL RATES
Line on Agriculture
The cost of shipping commodities on domestic rail systems is rising, and it’s putting pressure on U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines.
Kontos Cellars Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Kontos Cellars is making wine the Walla Walla way by a family with a rich Walla Walla history.
Kontos Cellars Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Kontos Cellars is making wine the Walla Walla way by a family with a rich Walla Walla history.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Transportation Study at WSU Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
WSU Study looks at prioritizing nation wide transportation infrastructure projects to help agriculture.
Judge Dismisses Arkansas Dicamba Suit, and Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
Judge dismisses Monsanto suit attempting to stop Arkansas ban on dicamba, and Kansas State University ag economists say Trump's 2019 budget cuts for crop insurance could leave some farmers short.
Millennium Appeal Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Millennium Bulk Terminal appeals Department of Ecology's denial of water quality permit.
Proposition 2 and Spokane Rail Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Proposition 2 that bans oil and coal transport by rail through Spokane has potent opponent.