Balancing environmental policies and food security goals in the face of shifting U.S. rail transportation regulations

• Analyzes impacts of California’s locomotive regulation on U.S. agricultural logistics. • Explores phased regulation to mitigate disruptions in food security and rural economies. • Discusses legal precedents, including recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. • Considers economic impacts on agricultural producers with limited transportation options. • Emphasizes the need to balance environmental policies with global food security goals.