Source: Jacqui Fatka, FARM PROGRESS, 3/22/21


Lawmakers were urged to prioritize improvements to U.S. freight transportation in the next surface transportation bill that are environmentally responsible and enhance the economic health of U.S. agriculture.  In a March 17 letter to each member of Congress signed by dozens of agricultural producer, commodity, agribusiness, food manufacturer and food-related organizations, the groups noted that “Congress can achieve positive benefits for the environment while improving the economic competitiveness of the U.S. agricultural value chain.”

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