Tense Transportation

Tense Transportation

Bump, bump, bump went the brakes: The transportation industry is a bit bumpy right now. An index that measures logistics and transportation health hit an all-time low in March. Truck, ocean, and rail have been thwarted by lasting impacts from the pandemic and labor...
A Blend of Requests Ahead of New EPA Rule

A Blend of Requests Ahead of New EPA Rule

For the first time, the EPA is working on biofuel renewable volume obligations (RVOs) sans Congress’ statutory numbers. Historically, Congress created a corn (ethanol) ceiling of 15B gallons. This year is a historic opportunity for EPA to blaze a new trail—pun...
Ship Happens

Ship Happens

Turn on Long Hot Summer Day by Turnpike Troubadours and keep on reading… But first, railroads: While there’s been a bright light in shipping agricultural products by rail in the fourth quarter, a new tide is shifting because of labor. We all remember the potential...
Rail Union Negotiations Back Off Track

Rail Union Negotiations Back Off Track

All aboard the strike express! And then back off it. And then… back on? We choo-choo-choose no: A few weeks ago, a strike by railroad workers seemed imminent—until a tentative agreement was reached in the 11th hour (technically, the 21st hour—after a 20-hour...
Ag Shipping Back on Track(s)

Ag Shipping Back on Track(s)

Keep your marketing and production input plans in place. ‘Cause rail shipping may finally be back on track. Late last week, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) issued new rules requiring all Class I railroads (aka, “the big guys”) to submit frequent...