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Nebraska drivers and farmers are being reminded to be careful during harvest because large equipment and trucks will be entering and leaving fields.

Minnesota farmers will face several challenges in shipping and storing what’s expected to be the state’s second largest corn crop in history.

BNSF, which has come under scrutiny this year from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board over late grain deliveries, has told some oil shippers its network can’t accommodate more tank cars.

The Missouri Department of Transportation says private and for-hire motor carriers will be able to haul corn, soybeans and other grains at heavier than normal weights.

Wisconsin businesses that produce everything from cheese to gravel are concerned about delays in shipping as railroads divert cars to serve Canada’s grain farmers and North Dakota’s oil industry.

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s megamerger ambition may whet the industry’s appetite for deals.

Crumbling locks and dams jeopardize U.S. ag’s competitive advantage

The North American Free Trade Agreement is in its 23rd year. But there are growing doubts that it will survive through its 24th.

Opening the door for truckers to go “off the clock” for up to three hours when faced with delays in loading or unloading, new proposed rules on hours of service regulations have been introduced.

Produce shippers and receivers, cover your ears.