Moore: Improvement To Ag Infrastructure Is Vital

The push to improve agriculture transportation infrastructure and access continues nationwide. The American Farm Bureau Federation's Dale Moore said these improvements are vital. He pointed to the aging locks on the Mississippi River system, for example.

"Up to 60% of the commodities produced whether it's grain or other commodities go down river on waterways type transportation."

And conversely, road and highway improvements needed across the country. And when it comes to rail lines.

"That challenges of making sure that railways are free to haul freight back and forth across the country and the different kinds of battles that may pop up in local jurisdiction essentially do not hamper of unfairly impede interstate commerce," Moore noted.

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