Would a proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger be good for agriculture?

Would a proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger be good for agriculture?

As federal regulators consider the proposed merger of two major railroads, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it may -not- be in the best interests of America’s farmers to have Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces. “I would expect the Surface Transportation Board to consider issues like competition,” Grassley says. “Obviously, being an agricultural state, […]

UP and NS provide STB with additional merger info

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submit first round of responses to board, with more to follow by July 27.

Will a proposed Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger be good for agriculture?

(Radio Iowa) – As federal regulators consider the proposed merger of two major railroads, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says it may -not- be in the best interests of America’s farmers to have Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces. “I would expect the Surface Transportation Board to consider issues like competition,” Grassley says. “Obviously, being an agricultural state, we want to make sure that there’s no service impact. I know the envi…