…port automation for East and Gulf Coast ports. Their existing labor agreement is due to expire on January 15, raising the possibility of another strike or work stoppage that could…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County
…citrus greening. Citrus Greening Quarantine Expansion in Los Angeles County APHIS is expanding the quarantine area in Mission Viejo area of Orange County by approximately 85 square miles. APHIS is…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…the introduction of AI and automation on docks. They explore the pros and cons of using AI to semi-automate port cranes, highlighting employment issues and potential national security risks. The…
U.S. Ag. Products Will Face More Export Headwinds in 2025
Wheat loading to bulker ship cargo hold at sea grain elevator in sea port at sunset. DepositPhotos image Many U.S. ag. products could face more export headwinds in 2025. Gary…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
Shutterstock image California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) announced the immediate closure of its Los Banos, California, manufacturing plant, impacting approximately 38 employees. “This was a difficult decision, one not made lightly,”…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
Large international transportation vessel in the port, loading grain for export. DepositPhotos image Export Exchange 2024 was held in Fort Worth, Texas, and brought together nearly 500 attendees, including international…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…initiatives. Today’s third guest is Mark Milam, Senior Editor, Fertilizers, for ICIS. He gives his perspective on the suspended port strike and how could affect the fertilizer industry if workers…
Dock Worker Strikes Threaten U.S. Meat Exports
…at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. The affected ports are critical, having facilitated nearly $3 billion in red meat exports during the first seven months of the year, averaging about…
Port Strike Could Hinder U.S. Ag Shipments
…177 trade groups says those ports handle 41 percent of the country’s containerized port volume, and their closure would have a devastating impact on the U.S. economy. While bulk grain…
Western Region CCA Announces CCA of the Year & Award Recipients
…Osvaldo Acuña, University of Arizona Honorariums Lindsay Hofsteen, San Joaquin Delta College Sangeeta Bansal, California State University, Fresno Nathan Dickens, Los Angeles Pierce College Michael Kanyi, Imperial Valley College The…
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Cargo ship loading grain into its open hulls in a port. Image…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…also updated quarantines for other invasive pests, with an expansion being made to the HLB quarantine boundary in the San Dimas and Montclair areas of Los Angeles County, along with…
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
…verbal comments. The first meeting is scheduled for August 7 at the Los Banos Community Center. A Zoom webinar is scheduled for August 8. Another in-person meeting is scheduled for…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has allocated $27 million to upgrade data systems at the state’s five major container ports: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland,…