ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2026 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) appreciates the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) decision to require additional information from Union Pacific on its merger application consistent with the Board’s merger rules.

NGFA has gathered feedback and perspectives from members with varying viewpoints on the merger proposal since it was announced in July 2025. Based on that feedback, NGFA previously urged Union Pacific to supplement its filing last month with greater detail on how the proposed transaction would enhance competition and provide robust service assurances, including clearer justification for measures considered and rejected.

The decision gives Union Pacific until February 17, 2026 to indicate if they anticipate refiling and any revised application will be due no later than June 22, 2026. The STB also indicated that the ruling on this application should not be judged as an indication of how they would rule on the overall proposal should another application be filed and accepted for further consideration.

NGFA looks forward to continued engagement with the STB and Union Pacific to ensure any future submission addresses these concerns and delivers tangible benefits for rail customers and the agricultural supply chain.

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