…“We had a bumpy road,” Norene explained, noting that port disruptions and the pandemic set back shipments and recovery. “But we have supplies come back into favor and demand is…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…the Almond Board’s investments in global communication and scientific research — efforts that support all growers by promoting almond health benefits and strengthening market demand. From digestion to diabetes and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…California’s ports, noting that vessel cancellations have surpassed those during COVID-19. The Port of Los Angeles reported 17 cancellations in May, up from 12 last year. The conversation also touches…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
…30 million pounds to 73 million pounds over the same period. Infrastructure improvements are also underway, as Turkey’s main port is expected to expand from 2.6 million TEU to 3.6…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…the end of the month and crop producers by July. Secretary Brooke Rollins is working on a plan to support small, family-owned farms. The second segment, Nick and Lorrie talk…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in tax credits to a hydrogen fuel facility in Lancaster and a port in Ventura County to improve logistics and supply chains. Additionally, California Dairies, Inc. opened a new 200,000…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Port of Los Angeles is facing a significant drop in shipping volume due to tariffs on Chinese goods. Shipments from China, which account for 45% of the port’s business, are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
Sacks of Wheat on Wagons at Port State Government Photographer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) port fee proposal for Chinese ships. Initially, the USTR proposed a $1.5 million flat fee per port call, but revised it to a per-ton basis….
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
Cosco Seattle p3, leaving Port of Rotterdam, Holland By AlfvanBeem / via Wikimedia Commons image Shipping rates for ocean containers from Asia to North America saw a small increase last…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…their personal favorite cheese dishes. discuss the cattle industry and share some new report export numbers, which show exports are up. They also discuss whey this part of the ag…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…impact on agriculture, with potential relief payments similar to those during the Trump administration. Additionally, the discussion covered the role of world central banks, the impact of port fees on…
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
…have already signaled they may reduce port calls if the policy is implemented—putting pressure on key export hubs. “The Port of Oakland handles about 40 percent of our waterborne beef…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…up to $1.5 million on Chinese-built, operated, or flagged ships arriving at U.S. ports. A public comment period is open, and U.S. farmers are voicing strong concerns. They warn that…