…and so many others on the waterfront and in our region’s warehouses. I’m grateful to all of them.” The difference between imports and exports was in line with the ongoing…
Exports Projected to Reach New High in Fiscal Year 2022
The total value of agriculture exports may reach an all-time high in fiscal year 2022, October through September. USDA‘s Economic Research Service says higher shipments of major categories of commodities,…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
…optimism about future growth in agricultural exports continues to wane, and that, combined with concerns about a squeeze on operating margins, could be contributing to weakness in farmer sentiment. Farmers…
West Coast Port Congestion Doesn’t Show Any Signs of Letting Up
…actually increased, while exports decreased by nearly six percent from last year. Listen to the radio report below. West Coast Port Congestion Doesn’t Show Any Signs of Letting Up About…
Ag Coalition Pleads for Action Addressing Ocean Carriers
…to deliver their products on schedule affects the reliability of American exports, and subsequently decreases export values and market share.” The letter was also sent to the Agriculture Secretary, the…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
…agricultural exports. The California Clean Biomass Collaborative is looking into viable alternatives to agricultural burning. A recent event in Reedley brought industry members together to go over the need for…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…for every $1 billion in American agricultural exports. EVEN HIGHER EXPECTATIONS MOVING FORWARD USDA’s August forecast also included projections for the Fiscal Year 2022. Next year’s agricultural exports are expected…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…practices from ocean carriers that negatively affect U.S. exports, increasing costs and putting at risk established trading relationships. This legislation will hopefully curtail those abuses and encourage better export-oriented behavior…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…exports. While not all California crops stand to benefit from the increased trade volume, work will continue to expand export opportunities. “We need to continue to work with our Chinese…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…setting volume records this year, but ag exports continue to suffer. A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. Smoke…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
…also increased, but at a lower rate of four percent. Imports of cabbage grew substantially between January and May, increasing 52 percent over 2020. At the same time, exports of…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…while exports grew by less than one percent. The numbers reflect an ongoing trend of sending cargo containers back to China empty, to be filled with Chinese goods. The practice…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…been strong. Position reports from ABC have shown that both international and domestic shipments have been moving at a tremendous pace. Exports and total shipments hit a yearly record approximately…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-06-21
…to stem climate change, the US remains a global leader in pistachio production and exports and Intrepid section 18 is approved for Armyworm control in 2021. Tune in to the…