National Cotton Council Chairman Ted Schneider said the U.S. cotton industry appreciates the House for its approval today of legislation that would force a tentative rail labor agreement and avert a national strike or lockout. The Louisiana producer said, “A rail strike would have had severe consequences on our industry from producers to textile manufacturers. …
Category: Ag News
Nov 30
Congressional Vote on Rail Strike a Welcome Development
The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to block a national rail strike that would have dire consequences for the nation’s economy. The vote comes as the country continues to struggle with supply-side issues and problems with key transportation hubs, including low-water levels along the Mississippi River. The National Corn Growers Association said the vote …
Nov 30
ARA, Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement to Avoid Rail Strike
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) joined more than 200 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group today urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a national rail strike. On Nov. 28, 2022, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling on Congress to pass legislation immediately to adopt the tentative agreement reached between railroad unions and …
Nov 30
Congress’ Intervention on Railroad Agreement Strongly Urged
The National Cotton Council is imploring Congress to adopt a tentative agreement between railroad management and labor to avoid an economy-crippling national rail shutdown. The NCC was among numerous food and agriculture groups which signed onto a letter sent to Senate and House leadership today urging legislation be passed immediately to adopt the tentative agreement. …
Nov 30
U.S. Grains Council Applauds Railway Decision
Today, the House voted to ratify a bill between rail companies and labor unions granting rail workers additional sick-leave benefits, aiming to prevent a strike that would negatively impact U.S. supply chains and prevent an economic downturn. The House approved emergency resolution, H.J.Res. 100, to implement the tentative agreement as brokered by the Biden administration …
Nov 30
CAB Insider: Demand for Premium Quality Beef High, Supply Showing Improvement
Cattle feeders capitalized on a tighter supply of market-ready cattle last week, confidently passing on early bids of $152/cwt. Packers came back with sharply higher bids as they competed to own inventory needed to fulfill boxed beef sales commitments. The slaughter pace during the holiday-shortened week was impressive with a 579,000 weekly total, the largest …
Nov 30
Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on House Vote on Rail Agreement
“I would like to applaud today’s action by the House of Representatives to adopt the Tentative Agreement reached in September between railroad companies and labor unions. A labor dispute that disrupts the rail system would have dramatic impacts across the agri-food value chain, from farmers in the fields to consumer here in the U.S. and …
Nov 30
Growth Energy Statement on House Approval of Legislation to Avert a Potential Rail Stoppage
Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike: “Nearly 70% of U.S. ethanol production is moved by rail – more than 400,000 carloads annually. No one wants to see American motorists cut off from a vital supply of lower-cost, lower-carbon …
Nov 30
Nutrien Ag Provides the Complete Solution for a Grower’s Acreage
Director, KC Sheperd, visited with the Nutrien Ag North American lead for cotton, rice, and specialty crops, Frank Groves talking about this year’s cotton crop and ways Nutrien Ag can aid producers. “It was a very challenging year for cotton producers across the entire cotton belt,” Groves said. “We have our fingers crossed that we …
Nov 30
NCBA Thanks Biden Administration for Actions to Avoid Rail Disruptions
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) recognized the Biden Administration for taking quick action to avoid rail disruptions. “On behalf of America’s cattle producers, we thank President Biden and Secretary Vilsack for their action to prevent a disruption in critical rail service across the country. We are also pleased to see bipartisan leaders in …
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