WASHINGTON — Congested and deteriorating roadways and inland ports as well as insufficient access to wireless communication in rural communities continues to impede commerce for freight and agricultural industries in farming areas, representatives from rural firms told lawmakers July 19.
July 20, 2017Government, Business
Neglected Infrastructure Hinders Freight, Agricultural Sectors, Executives Say
Government, Business
Agriculture Dept. Expected to Nearly Triple Truck-Borne Border Inspection Fee
The U.S. Agriculture Department is expected later this week to issue a final rule designed to recoup costs associated with animal and plant inspections by raising fees for all truck-borne imports by 187%.
October 27, 2015Business
Agriculture Dept. Faces Broad Opposition over Plan to Triple Border-Inspection Fees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture heard strong opposition from transportation groups, members of Congress and the Canadian government in response to a plan to triple border-crossing inspection fees and to create a new fumigation fee.
August 4, 2014