Letter to US lawmakers emphasizes need for reliable freight service for agricultural supply chain.

Much of the increase due to corn and soybean exports.

Letter to STB asserts single-line CN service would offer competitive option for agricultural customers.

Transportation costs rising higher than pre-pandemic levels.

Move allows the company to focus on its grain and fertilizer segments.

All five locations meet voluntary program’s environmental standards for 2021.

Turkey also detains Russian-flagged cargo ship accused of carrying stolen grain.

Government says Russian missiles strike Black Sea port city; no fatalities reported.

High costs not seen as a short-term event in value chain that centers on crop growers.