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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.

SFL Cos., a supply chain management and logistics firm specializing in fresh produce and refrigerated goods, is moving to accommodate growth.

While produce shipments from South Carolina encountered a slight shortage of trucks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s June 26 truck rate report found adequate to surplus conditions in other shipping districts.

Grain farmers seek waterway upgrades, but progress remains slim

Hours-of-service regulations for truckers are attracting attention again, with some dead set against any relaxation in the rules and others fighting to give truckers more flexibility.

Truck rates were mostly steady in early July, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s July 2 truck rate report.

While truck availability was considered adequate for most areas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s truck rate report showed moderately higher rates on June 18 for most produce shipping districts.