…Instead of waiting for containers to be taken from the port and loaded with American ag products, it is more economically viable to take empty containers directly back to China….
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…over any U.S. border port. “With a growing world population, Mr. Claus will have his busiest Christmas yet. At USDA, we want to ensure we are not hindering Mr. Claus’…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has become the first North American wine trade association to join the effort of the Porto Protocol. Established by Adrian Bridge of Taylor’s Port, the Porto…
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
…or eliminate branding errors, rebranding and cattle rejections during port-of-entry inspections. USDA published the final rule on December 14, and it will become effective on January 14, 2019. About the…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…Village Village of Middlefield OH Portage County Portage Development Board OH Twinsburg City of Twinsburg OH Warren Cafaro Company OH Youngstown Western Reserve Port Authority; City of Warren and Howland…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…water supplies trucked in from other areas of the state. “We can’t afford to spend money on bottled water and port-o-potties because the restrooms are shut down due to lack…
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
…come to an end. As of Friday, a Bloomberg report says the largest port in Brazil is running out of soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
China is stepping up inspections of pork imports from the United States. Ports are opening and inspecting every cargo that arrives, according to a report by Reuters, compared with inspections…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…Training, Seminars, or Clinics Fleet Management Information On-Board Diagnostics via diagnostics port or wireless interface Electronic Field Diagnostic Service Tools, and training on how to use them Other publications with…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…over any U.S. border port. “It’s the season of giving and joy. Here at USDA we don’t want anything to delay these very important reindeer at our borders,” said Secretary…
New Senate Hold on Ag Trade Nominee
…protecting U.S. farmers from cheaper Mexican imports. Growers in the southeastern U.S. support the proposal. Flake argues that the move would raise the cost of production, reduce the selection of…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…takes about 5 days for an ocean-going vessel to sail from an American port to Puerto Rico, but it needs a port to offload supplies and trucks to get them…
Harvey Forces Shutdown of Texas Ports, Threatens Others
Two major ports along the Gulf of Mexico in Texas are closed following the flooding and damage from Hurricane Harvey. Ports at the Texas Gulf account for about 24 percent…
APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit from Colombia into the Continental U.S.
…and inspection at the port of entry. In October 2016 APHIS published a proposed rule to amend APHIS regulations to allow the importation of fresh Hass avocado fruit from Colombia…