I'm not doubting this at all, but I've read three stories about this and not one of them apparently even attempted to talk to the railroad company and ask why they were doing this. That's so basic to responsible journalism I have to ask why the supposed journalists didn't.
Well, essentially yes because these other sites are just lifting this story, which I assume is the original, without attribution. (That BTW is really sleazy.) There's still no statement from the rail company. It says they're restricting tonnage but that's from CF, not Union Pacific, and there is no reason why given.
I'm not doubting this at all, but I've read three stories about this and not one of them apparently even attempted to talk to the railroad company and ask why they were doing this. That's so basic to responsible journalism I have to ask why the supposed journalists didn't.
Have you read this one yet?
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2022/04/17/union-pacific-rail-line-begins-restricting-u-s-fertilizer-distribution/
Well, essentially yes because these other sites are just lifting this story, which I assume is the original, without attribution. (That BTW is really sleazy.) There's still no statement from the rail company. It says they're restricting tonnage but that's from CF, not Union Pacific, and there is no reason why given.
“Things get increasingly curious when you look at who owns majority stakes in CF Industries (manufacturer), and who owns Union Pacific (distribution):
The top two shareholders of CF Industries are Vanguard and Blackrock:
The top two shareholders of Union Pacific are Vanguard and Blackrock:”