…Some estimates suggest we’ve lost out on more than $25 billion in agricultural exports.” President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt was in attendance at the…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…U.S. ag exports with cargo space. The authority of the Federal Maritime Commission will also be bolstered to ensure American exporters are being treated fairly. “Undue burden to our food…
Impacts of Shipping Delays Being Felt in California Dairy Industry
…of exports leaving the United States. “This is like a death knell in the markets that we’ve spent hundreds of millions of dollars if not more trying to open after…
More Than 40 Food and Agriculture Groups Call for Tariff Adjustment
…pork continues to face a 25 percent retaliatory duty on product going to China.” Apple exports have also experienced a decline of 19 percent since 2018, largely due to the…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…all. I believe a transformed food system will sustainably produce more food, allowing the United States to meet its global responsibility through exports and donations to ensure global food security.”…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…and ranchers, including improving relationships and reaching new agreements with this region’s countries. The IPEF will help reduce barriers, improve the adoption of science-based standards and grow American agricultural exports…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion in natural disaster assistance to commodity and specialty crop producers. Beef exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March, with value increasing 33 percent to a new record of $1.07…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
…remained similarly strong. Waycott noted that April set an all-time record for exports, despite the ongoing logistical challenges. While exports may not reach the record level seen last year, 2022…
Beef Export Values Continue Climbing with Strong Global Demand
…exports totaled 126,285 metric tons in March. The figure represents a one percent increase from last year and the third-largest on record. Value also increased to a new record of…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…“In our opinion, it doesn’t solve our shipping issue – we need ships to come to Oakland and take our exports – but the penalties were really insult to injury….
Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade
…go. Exports have fallen short by nearly 260 million pounds compared to the same period last year, due to shipping challenges. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
…include development of a ‘fast lane’ concept at port terminals. The idea is to incentivize the flow of agricultural exports and would include dedicated trucking lanes for more efficient delivery…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…the unanimous vote in the Senate to pass the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. Farmers have lost out on up to $4 billion in agricultural exports because of lack of access…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…is a positive development for America’s farmers and ranchers. It allows for greater market-based growth in U.S. beef exports to Japan and reduces the probability of higher Japanese tariffs being…