Among the graphics shown by Warren Preston, deputy chief economist of USDA, at a recent conference at the University of Missouri-St. Louis focusing on agricultural market and supply chains,… Read More
Inland Waterways Trust Fund
Anyone who operates on the nation’s inland waterways knows that commerce wouldn’t flow without partnerships. Chief among them are the partnerships that exist between government agencies and private industry. Read More
Over the past five years, the nation has seen a major advancement of major inland waterway infrastructure projects underway, namely lock construction projects at Olmsted, Lower Monongahela (Lower Mon),… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Even after a much-anticipated White House meeting on funding a $2-trillion infrastructure package imploded, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Democrats remain committed to an “historic infrastructure package… Read More
As the important House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee held hearings, leaders of ports and the inland navigation industry testified to the crucial importance of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—After days of sharing positive reviews of the trade talks with China, President Donald Trump said tariffs on Chinese goods will not be lifted immediately even if the… Read More
Last week we mentioned President Trump’s rhetorical support of the merchant marine. Too bad that support has never been reflected in his budget requests. The president released his… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly gave final congressional approval to comprehensive water resources development legislation to invest in the nation’s inland waterways, ports and other critical infrastructure projects such… Read More
Navigation is the “official” reason for building locks and dams. But many of them also generate hydropower. You could call this a side benefit. Another way to put it… Read More
On September 10, we editorialized that the lesson of Olmsted Lock and Dam’s delays and completion was that Congress should provide full and efficient funding for the remaining outstanding… Read More
