In recent years, U.S. agricultural movements represented 30 percent of all ton-miles moved on the U.S. transportation system that includes highways, waterways, and railroads. Results of on-going research and analysis are presented in staff issue papers and presentations, and additional research is available by mode and commodity. Additional resources and a freight forwarder database can assist U.S. exporters of agricultural products.
- Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform
- Compendium of Agricultural Transportation Research - June 2021 (pdf)
- The Importance of Highways to U.S. Agriculture
- The Importance of Inland Waterways to U.S. Agriculture
- Protecting Perishable Foods During Transport by Truck and Rail (Summary) (pdf)
- Study of Rural Transportation Issues: Published in April 2010
- Rail
- Barge
- Truck
- Ocean Containerized
- Ocean Bulk
Presentations
- 10-2017: Presentation: Research Needs for Agriculture Freight, PacTrans Region 10 Transportation Conference (pdf)
- 02-2017 - Presentation: The Importance of Transportation to Agriculture
- 02-2017 - Presentation: Federal Transportation Infrastructure Investments and Implications for Agriculture
- 12-2016 – Presentation: Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting #81
Resources By Commodity