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Learn how America's agriculture sector depends on a reliable, efficient transportation network to remain competitive the global market. (202489B.trb.org/NCHRP20-24(89)B) This video shows how the US agricultural sector can be competitive internationally, as highlighted in the case of U.S. soybean exports to China. Illinois soybean farmer, Philip Bradshaw, and soy transportation expert, Mike Steenhoek, discuss critical transportation challenges, such as building and maintaining bridges, roads, dams, and locks. The other videos in the series show other transformative trends in the economy that are affecting U.S. transportation needs and policies. The four videos in the series address e-retail, agriculture, domestic energy, and the next gen workforce. Other videos, project papers, and infographics can been seen on the project website. The video was produced by MiniMatters, in collaboration with ICF International, High Street Consulting, and Parsons Brinkerhoff. It was requested by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and conducted as part of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Project 20-24(89)B.