…that was suppose to be shipped up to Washington and instead ended up at ports in Los Angeles. Criminals are hacking the databases involved in the trucking and shipping process…
TPP Will Benefit California, Farm Leader Says
…ports have the ability to deliver those products efficiently,” he said. “Farm exports provide jobs in rural areas, of course, but also lead to jobs at warehouses, ports, trucking companies…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
The Almond Hullers & Processors Association today applauded the tentative agreement reached to resolve the West Coast ports situation. We are pleased that the parties involved have responded positively to…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
West Coast ports are silent this morning, after the Pacific Maritime Association temporarily stopped work due to the ongoing labor dispute. Work is scheduled to resume on Monday, but in…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…many reports from our members of long delays in getting their product shipped out of the ports, followed by cancellations of orders, congestion charges and storage fees,” explained Covello. “Those…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…West Coast ports. Citrus usually ships out of the ports of Long Beach and Oakland. The fruit is kept in refrigeration and is typically on the water for two to…
AFBF on Obama’s State of the Union Address
…advantage of expanded trade opportunities, however, we must upgrade our waterways transportation infrastructure and ports. We appreciate President Obama’s charge to Congress to pass a waterways transportation bill this year.”…
EPA Awards more than $460,000 for environmental Projects along the U.S.-Mexico Border
…than 8.5 Million border residents. The following organizations received grants: Imperial County Air Pollution Control District Idling Impacts at the Calexico West and East Ports of Entry Calexico, Calif. Grant…
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…the economy of the entire state. Everything from farm workers harvesting crops for food supplies to agricultural exports at our ports will be impacted negatively by another crippling water supply…