Congress must not derail the freight rail lifeline for America’s farmers
Congress is urged to avoid imposing new mandates on freight rail that could negatively impact America's farmers. The agricultural sector relies heavily on freight rail for transporting essential commodities, and increased costs could harm both farmers and consumers. Proposals under consideration may not be based on evidence and could hinder the efficiency and safety of rail operations.
- ▪Freight rail is crucial for transporting grain, feed, and other agricultural products across the U.S.
- ▪New mandates could raise transportation costs, affecting farmers' profitability and consumer prices.
- ▪Proposed operational changes may not improve safety and could reduce network efficiency.
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Opinion Congress must not derail the freight rail lifeline for America’s farmers Congress should be careful not to impose new mandates on freight rail that would raise costs and reduce capacity By Justin Tupper , Ian Jefferies Fox News Published May 20, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Farmers issue plea for President Trump to secure China soybean deal Illinois soybean farmer Scott Gaffner and Iowa farmer Cordt Holub urge President Donald Trump to finalize a soybean deal with China at the upcoming summit, highlighting the impact of high diesel prices and market uncertainty.
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