Farmers are facing increased transportation costs due to higher railroad fees. These fees have risen significantly, affecting grain shipments. A notable increase has occurred over the past year, with costs more than doubling. Further information on this development is available from the source, providing more details on the impact of these higher costs on farmers during harvest season.
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