The Week Ahead in 60 Seconds: 'Corn To The Rescue For UP Rail'

Union Pacific Rail’s freight revenue from agricultural shipments was up 19 percent last year, with corn a major contributor.

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Lara L. Sowinski
Lara L. Sowinski

A weekly audio blog by editor-in-chief, Lara Sowinski, on what’s hot in the food supply chain. New audio blogs will be released every Monday morning.

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