Railroad service is primarily used to transport commodities (dairy products) purchased through CCC price support programs. Rail carrier rate filings are utilized to determine if this transportation service will be appropriate for our shipments. Rail carriers are selected to handle shipments on the basis of rate, transit time, and service levels.

USDA - Kansas City Commodity Office

International Procurement Division

Procurement Support Branch

Beacon Facility - Stop 8738

P. O. Box 419205

Kansas City, Missouri 64141-6205

Telephone: 816-926-6303

Fax: 816-823-3059

Express Mail Address:

USDA - Kansas City Commodity Office

International Procurement Division

Procurement Support Branch

Beacon Facility - Stop 8738

9240 Troost Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3055

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.