Annual agribusiness event is March 21-23 in LaQuinta, California, US.

Groups seek more transparency, better communication.

She has 18 years of lobbying experience.

Applies to rate disputes for regulated commodities not subject to a rail contract.

Grain customers forced to make decisions that increase transportation costs.

Calls for legislation to adopt tentative agreement between unions, management.

Strike/lockout could start in early December.

Work stoppage could begin as soon as Nov. 19.

Union workers were prepared to strike on Sept. 16 if no agreement had been reached.

Railroads, rail workers have until Sept. 16 to reach a labor agreement, avoid work stoppage.