By Clint Thompson Supply chain concerns continue to be an issue for business leaders across the U.S., including specialty crop producers. One industry leader believes a truck driver shortage is not the reason for the problem. Jon Kenneally, chief executive officer for Southern Ag Carriers, discussed the situation during the winter meeting of the Georgia Plant Food Educational Society, Inc. …
TFI Urges Carriers, Unions to Reach Agreement to Avoid Consumer Pain
ARLINGTON, VA – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) urged Congress to take action to avoid a freight rail shutdown on Sept. 16. TFI sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Sept. 7 pushing for intervention to prevent a stoppage from occurring. “A stoppage hasn’t yet happened, but we are already feeling the negative effects of non-resolution,” TFI President and CEO Corey …