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Trucker shortage snarls ag and food products as feds search for solutions

04/20/22 6:50 AM By Fran Howard

A nationwide trucking shortage that began well before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has worsened and is not anticipated to improve anytime soon. According to the American Trucking Associations, the United States currently needs an additional 80,000 truckers to meet the demands of shippers.

Daybreak April 15: Mexican border delays still worry US ag

04/15/22 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Garrett Downs, Hannah Pagel, and Bill Tomson

The U.S. ag sector depends on the ability to ship products between Mexico and Texas, and Governor Greg Abbott’s increased border inspection demands are drawing sharp concerns from American farm groups.

Daybreak April 1: Fischer: Top Republican won’t block market reforms

04/01/22 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Hannah Pagel, Garrett Downs, Steve Davies, and Bill Tomson

One of the lead sponsors of a bill to reform cattle markets says the measure will get a hearing – and a vote – in the Senate Agriculture Committee in coming weeks.

Should CRP’s ranking of environmental benefits be reformed?

09/15/21 6:50 AM By Ben Nuelle

Signup trends for the general enrollment in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program over the last few years are showing higher acceptance rates, but some fear that’s due to the department lowering the environmental benefits index score, which determines eligibility requirements for the program.

Ag shippers look to Biden order for cheaper rail rates

07/28/21 6:31 AM By Ben Nuelle

President Joe Biden is pushing new rail regulations that lower rates for ag shippers, but the railroads say the rules designed to spur competition among major railroads would increase their costs and ultimately backfire on customers.

Daybreak July 19: GOP negotiators: We’re trying to reach deal

07/19/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

One of the 11 Republican senators negotiating the final details of the bipartisan infrastructure package says it’s possible to have the bill text ready by the middle of the week.

Meat industry, food system debated in supply chain comments

06/29/21 11:24 AM By Steve Davies

More workers and a more diverse food system, including small and medium-sized meatpackers, are necessary for American agriculture to maintain resilience in the face of threats to the system, commenters told USDA as the department embarks on its effort to reimagine the country's agricultural supply chains.

Daybreak June 7: USDA allocates aid for local farmers, food banks

06/07/21 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

USDA is using a new round of coronavirus relief funding to help farmers who serve local markets and socially disadvantaged producers. Food banks also will benefit from the $1 billion in funding that USDA is allocating.

Ag shippers may benefit from KC Southern sale, but CN faces heightened scrutiny

05/19/21 6:24 AM By Ben Nuelle

Grains and other agricultural commodity shippers could benefit from a Canadian rail line’s acquisition of Kansas City Southern because of faster shipping routes, but some experts also are concerned the deal could lead to further mergers that ultimately reduce competition and increase rail rates.

Daybreak April 23: Vilsack defends planned CRP expansion

04/23/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, and Steve Davies

The nation’s largest farm group is calling on the White House to clarify President Joe Biden’s goal of conserving 30% of U.S. land by 2030.

“The concerns of farmers and ranchers are escalating regarding the intent of the 30x30 goal, the definition of conservation, and the metrics for defining success, among other things,” the American Farm Bureau Federation says in a letter to the White House.

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Trucker shortage snarls ag and food products as feds search for solutions

Daybreak April 15: Mexican border delays still worry US ag

Daybreak April 1: Fischer: Top Republican won’t block market reforms

Should CRP’s ranking of environmental benefits be reformed?

Ag shippers look to Biden order for cheaper rail rates

Daybreak July 19: GOP negotiators: We’re trying to reach deal

Meat industry, food system debated in supply chain comments

Daybreak June 7: USDA allocates aid for local farmers, food banks

Ag shippers may benefit from KC Southern sale, but CN faces heightened scrutiny

Daybreak April 23: Vilsack defends planned CRP expansion

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