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The purpose of this study is to encourage competition among rail carriers by facilitating communications between North Dakota elevators and their rail carriers regarding customer service issues. By conveying marketing and customer service information for the four railroads, the competition for business...
The objective of this report is to provide a benchmark for elevator managers in assessing performance, and supply a source for recognizing trends in the characteristics of North Dakota elevators.
This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota.
The purpose of this analysis was to assess the implications of alternative ProGold plant sites for North Dakota producers. This analysis was conducted at the request of the North Dakota Governor's Task Force.
The objective of this report is to provide a benchmark for elevator managers in assessing performance, and supply a source for recognizing trends in the characteristics of North Dakota elevators.
This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota.
The objective of this study was to assess the competitiveness of U.S. durum producers in supplying durum by estimating production levels and trade flows under alternative trade scenarios. Mathematical programming was used to compare production levels and distribution patterns for the durum market under...
The objective of this report is to provide a benchmark for elevator managers in assessing performance, and supply a source for recognizing trends in the characteristics of North Dakota elevators.
This report represents a continuation of analysis concerned with the patterns and methods of distributing grains and oilseed from North Dakota.
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was created by Congress in 1887 under the Interstate Commerce Act. The primary responsibilities of the ICC were to control competition and stabilize rates for a then monopolistic rail industry. The ICC's responsibilities were later extended to motor carrier, barge...