date:May 26, 2014
ersing the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River System to export ports. As such, the N.G.F.A. said, W.R.R.D.A. and the improvements it will bring will help maintain U.S. agricultural competitiveness in world markets. Closer to home, it also will ensure U.S. farmers receive needed crop inputs to produce grains, oilseeds and other agricultural commodities, the association noted.
Mr. Gordon said the N.G.F.A. looks forward to working with waterway and agricultural groups to pursue congressional ena