…30 million pounds to 73 million pounds over the same period. Infrastructure improvements are also underway, as Turkey’s main port is expected to expand from 2.6 million TEU to 3.6…
California Tomato Growers and Processors Agree to Reduction Per Ton from Last Season
USDA Photo by Lance Cheung, via Wikimedia Commons MorningStar, the leading global tomato processor in Los Banos California, operates three of the world‘s largest tomato dedicated factories supplying over 40%…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…Chinese imports, with cargo traffic at the Port of Los Angeles down 35% and Seattle up 20%. The conversation brought out the financial benefits of tariffs, noting the U.S. makes…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in tax credits to a hydrogen fuel facility in Lancaster and a port in Ventura County to improve logistics and supply chains. Additionally, California Dairies, Inc. opened a new 200,000…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Port of Los Angeles is facing a significant drop in shipping volume due to tariffs on Chinese goods. Shipments from China, which account for 45% of the port’s business, are…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…electric vehicles equipped with hydroponic systems to grow microgreens and herbs. These vehicles will operate in Los Angeles, aiming to reduce water usage by 90% and deliver fresh produce directly…
American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early Agriculture
Sacks of Wheat on Wagons at Port State Government Photographer, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Exports Boom Early…
Study: Avocado Daily Can Enhance Health
Kamut Udon Noodles with Kale and Avocado Oil By Jennifer / via Wikimedia Commons A study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that consuming one avocado daily can…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) port fee proposal for Chinese ships. Initially, the USTR proposed a $1.5 million flat fee per port call, but revised it to a per-ton basis….
Ocean Freight Rates Tick Up as Tariff Moves Shake Trade
Cosco Seattle p3, leaving Port of Rotterdam, Holland By AlfvanBeem / via Wikimedia Commons image Shipping rates for ocean containers from Asia to North America saw a small increase last…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…their personal favorite cheese dishes. discuss the cattle industry and share some new report export numbers, which show exports are up. They also discuss whey this part of the ag…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…impact on agriculture, with potential relief payments similar to those during the Trump administration. Additionally, the discussion covered the role of world central banks, the impact of port fees on…
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
…have already signaled they may reduce port calls if the policy is implemented—putting pressure on key export hubs. “The Port of Oakland handles about 40 percent of our waterborne beef…