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A recent study shows that farmers, more than any other segment of agriculture, are responsible for paying the transportation costs from the farm to the dinner plate.

Co-op investment tightens basis, but venture is not risk-free.

Truck rates are running well below a year ago and most U.S. fresh produce shipping districts had adequate to surplus truck availability in late May.

Truck rates moved strongly higher in south Texas and Arizona in early June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports.

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.

Farmers adapt to life amid oil boom, big harvests

Grain farmers seek waterway upgrades, but progress remains slim

AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., the world’s largest exporter of peas and other pulses, wanted to make sure its products didn’t get stuck on the Canadian Prairie again -- so it bought a railroad.

J.D. Dulaney’s truck is transformed into a rolling shop on wheels