This article has been reprinted from the Feb. 21 USDA Grain Transportation Report.
On February 21-22, USDA will hold its 95th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, in Arlington, VA.
The Forum will include a session on February 22, entitled “Issues in Ag Transportation: Linking Producers to Consumers”, which will examine various challenges that farmers face getting their products to market.
Topics will include: challenges in gain rail; track and rail infrastructure investments; truck driver shortages; electronic logging device and hours of service issues for truck drivers; highway funding issues; barge supply outlook; conditions of locks and dams; and funding issues for rehabilitation, modernization, and maintenance of the river system.
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach, will be the moderator.
The program guide for the complete forum can be found here.