The Importance Of Highways To US Agriculture
Keith Good, Farm Policy News
A news release last month from the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced the release of a report, “prepared in close partnership with the Department of Transportation,” titled: “The Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture.”
The news release indicated that, “‘Agricultural freight movement is essential for moving goods from the farm to the consumer’s table. Efficient transportation helps keep food prices low for consumers and enables the U.S. agricultural industry to compete in a global marketplace,’ said USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach.”