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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.
Proposition 2 and Spokane Rail Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Opposition to Proposition 2 in Spokane Launches Campaign.
Port of Quincy Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Proposal has Port of Quincy as hub for rail shipments from Eastern Washington to Puget Sound ports for Ag producers.
Port of Quincy Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Port of Quincy proposed as Intermodal Port to Seattle for Eastern Washington.
Port of Quincy Option Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest Seaport Alliance proposes Port of Quincy as Inland Intermodal rail port to Western Washington ports.
Double Standard on Washington Rail Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Policy Makers using different standards for rail usage at Millennium Bulk Terminal.
Inslee Vetoes Small Rail Bill Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Inslee vetoes job-creation bill that flew through both legislative chambers and would have benefited rural areas.
Inslee Vetoes Small Rail Bill Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Governor Jay Inslee vetoes bipartisan Small-Rail Bill that sailed through legislature.
Spokane Rail Initiative Drives Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A Pair of Initiatives in Spokane Gain Steam to Stop Rail Transport of Fossil Fuels which could hurt Agriculture