…at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The affected ports are critical, having facilitated nearly $3 billion in red meat exports during the first seven months of the year, averaging about…
American Agriculture History Minute: The Beginning of the Grain Elevator
…long until ports along the Mississippi would compete with Buffalo and send goods to New Orleans. But until that time, merchant and engineer named Joseph Dart credited with developing a…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…these challenges, farmers are also facing losses from Hurricane Helene and disruptions at East Coast ports due to a longshoreman’s strike, which could hurt farm exports and reduce foreign demand….
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…exports would largely be unaffected, the strike would impact containerized agricultural exports like soybeans, soybean meal, and other agricultural products exported via containers would be affected, forcing farmers to move…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…San Diego, and Hueneme. This funding, the first of its kind in the U.S., aims to enhance data integration across California ports. These ports are vital for international trade, managing…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, an investment of $27 million to support the optimization of California Ports and…
Almond Update: Crop Forecast Comes Down as Shipments Set a Record
…inventory got backed up because of shipping issues in California ports and then followed by a couple of large crops,” Turner explained. “So, we’ve worked our way through that.” The…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…by effectively imposing California’s standards nationwide due to its significant market influence and major ports. The suit claims the vehicle mandate violates the Congressional Commerce Clause restricting states from regulating…
More Than $653 Million in Port Investments Being Made
…supported through the Port Infrastructure Development Program. This funding is anticipated to amplify capacity and streamline operations at coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports. Port improvement initiatives,…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…to move product to other ports that had the sailings that we were looking for,” Bettencourt explained. “So, you still find a lot of almonds going out through Houston, or…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…with international standards and allow more flexibility for permitted imports, while continuing to mitigate the risk of bringing equine diseases into the United States. The regulations also provide APHIS with…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-02-23
…watermelon plantings, information on succession planning, reports of increasing U.S. imports of produce, and the goals of the FERT Foundation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
…all 29 West Coast ports. The tentative agreement comes after nearly a year of negotiations. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement that recognizes the heroic efforts and personal…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers concerns at West Coast ports, new salinity management guide for almond growers, comments…