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α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count
•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.