IFCA President: Mississippi River barge challenges less of a concern for the short-term

As harvest nears the finish line, challenges with rail and barge transportation are top of mind for farmers.
It is not just grain shipping. The logistical hurdles are also a big concern for the fertilizer industry.

President of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, KJ Johnson spoke with RFD-TV’s own Janet Adkison on how a potential railroad strike could impact the industry, how much potash is transported via rail, what the administration has said, and what advice he has for farmers.

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