…focuses attention on shipping exchanges. The goals are to streamline port logistics, reduce disruption, and address the influence of Chinese companies on shippers’ operations. U.S. ports are also prohibited from…
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…impact the transportation of ag goods. Drayage trucks will be the first area of implementation, with new trucks entering port service having to be zero-emission vehicles beginning next year. Isom…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…the Port of Rotterdam – Europe’s largest seaport. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
West Coast Port Labor Disagreements Pose Long-Term Risk
…Coast gateway ports,” said Friedman. “This makes it even more challenging for the West Coast gateways to claw back lost import container market share.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers upskilling the current ag workforce, West Coast port labor challenges, USDA investing in…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
Central Valley Project water contractors will be receiving more water after an announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. As a result of the various storms, the Department of Water…
Industry Organizations Seek Federal Intervention in Port Labor Negotiations
…negotiations may be breaking down. PMA alleges that dockworkers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are creating slowdowns by not staggering lunch breaks. ILWU has also accused…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
…said they have found it easier to get products to the Middle East when shipping from the East Coast versus using the ports of Los Angeles or Oakland. While largely…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 10-26-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the multi-year process of addressing salinity issues, the industry embracing a multi-module/multi-port shipping…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is receiving additional federal support through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. In a recent announcement, the Department of the Interior committed $30 million towards the…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, the new grant program will use up to $65 million to address labor shortages in agriculture. A listening session intended for…