Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has an overview of the West Coast port congestion, an interview about irrigation in…
West Coast Port Congestion Doesn’t Show Any Signs of Letting Up
…their cargo either at anchor or drifting off the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Last week the waiting period at the Port of Los Angeles hit an all-time…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…Los Angeles area. John Greer of the Nebraska Corn Board says, “These stations are moving a tremendous volume of E85. One station alone will use about 50,000 bushels of corn…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…In 1830, a French immigrant from Bordeaux built the first commercial winery in Los Angeles, followed by a German group who farmed on land that is now Disneyland. From these…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-27-21
…using a ‘fear affect’ to combat aphid populations and uncertainty at the port makes for tough decisions for the fresh fruit industry. Tune in to the show for these news…
Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry
…to put that product in to market.” Listen to the radio report below. Port Uncertainty Makes for Tough Decisions for Fresh Fruit Industry About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…export bookings and enhances oversight of various charges and fees. “At a time when our farmers are still pressing to regain lost overseas markets after years of trade upheaval, the…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…beginning new terms to help oversee ABC’s support of one of California’s most important agricultural crops. Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Board members, whose terms officially began Aug. 1,…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…be used to support improvements to port infrastructure. Enhancements to the electric grid and power structures would receive $73 billion in funding support. Issues of rail services would also be…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
California ports are experiencing significant increases in volume in 2021, with some new records being set. The Port of Los Angles reported a 27 percent year-over-year increase in June, with…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…real-time.” The only counties where a drought emergency has yet to be declared are San Francisco, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego. Newsom explained that…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…threw trade markets into turmoil, with supply chains having to adapt to a vastly different landscape. Port delays have continued to be a problem for the agricultural sector throughout the…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…in addressing the transportation disruptions. The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating export practices of several ocean carriers operating in U.S. ports. Ag groups have been insistent on immediate action being…