Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
…being compounded by the already heightened pressure put on trade due to the pandemic. Congestion on the ports is also being exacerbated by COVID-19 safety protocols slowing some things down….
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…Coast have been as much $5,000. Exports leaving the U.S. to places like China have a shipping rate between $400 and $500. Carriers have been incentivized to neglect U.S. exports.…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…The new legislation will also allow additional K-9 teams to be deployed in fully staffing U.S. ports of entry to secure the transportation of agricultural goods. “Preventing the spread of…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…provides access to ports in both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Caribbean Sea. That type of access will allow producers to ship products to Asia, Europe, and North…
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes funding for 740 new agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…ag exports and gross domestic product at a time when the ag economy sorely needs a boost.” Food and agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico amounted to more than $39.7…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…as those exports increase,” Johansson said. “Those jobs will benefit rural and urban areas. Agricultural exports support jobs at ports, marketing companies, food processors, trucking firms and other businesses that…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
A bipartisan bill that was recently introduced is seeking to increase the number of ag inspectors at American ports of entry as a means of bolstering security efforts. Introduced by…
USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
…Working with officials in Canada and Mexico on a North American coordinated approach to ASF defense, response, and trade maintenance; Working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at ports of…
USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against ASF
…further evaluate these protective measures and take additional steps to prevent ASF from entering the country. USDA restricted imports of pork and pork products from affected countries and works closely…
USDA Continues to Prevent African Swine Fever from Entering the U.S.
…commercial sea and airports (last week four new beagles, Chipper, Marlee, Chaze and Cardie, completed training and were placed at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson and Chicago’s O’Hare airports); Collaborating with states, industry…