…elevators, propelling Buffalo into a major port city. Within 15 years, Buffalo became the largest grain shipping port in the world, a direct result of Dart’s invention. This transformation highlights…
The Louisiana Purchase: How Thomas Jefferson Secured America’s Agricultural Future
The Louisiana Purchase Projection = USA Contiguous Albers Equal Area Conic (EPSG:102003) Sources: Natural Earth and Portland State University By William Morris – Not published online. Sent directly to me…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
Navigating a Complex Year in Ports, Trucking, and Freight Jeff Cox The agricultural export sector continues to evolve rapidly, and few understand the intricacies of ports, trucking, and container logistics…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Almond Board Reports Global Trade Progress
…Under PEC Program After an increase in almond import rejections in 2023, the European Union had tightened inspections under the Pre-Export Check (PEC) Program. However, following technical discussions during the…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…strengthening U.S. supply chains. M5 Coastal Connector Will Expand West Coast Freight Routes This federal support is tied to a broader initiative involving the Port of San Diego, Caltrans, the…
Walnuts Deliver Year-Round Shelf Life, Says Jameson
…to worry about things from September all the way till the following September, and making sure that you’re doing the right job with quality,” Jameson explained. Export logistics are another…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…of Oakland, a critical hub for agricultural trade. Delegates engaged in conversations around logistics, export processes, and how infrastructure can support more efficient trade partnerships. At the Almond Board of…
California Walnut Comeback: Norene’s Outlook
…“We had a bumpy road,” Norene explained, noting that port disruptions and the pandemic set back shipments and recovery. “But we have supplies come back into favor and demand is…
Almond Update: The Power of Participation — A Grower’s Perspective on Almond Board Committees
…the Almond Board’s investments in global communication and scientific research — efforts that support all growers by promoting almond health benefits and strengthening market demand. From digestion to diabetes and…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…California’s ports, noting that vessel cancellations have surpassed those during COVID-19. The Port of Los Angeles reported 17 cancellations in May, up from 12 last year. The conversation also touches…
Almond Update: ABC Making Significant Strides in Boosting Almond Exports
…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…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…the end of the month and crop producers by July. Secretary Brooke Rollins is working on a plan to support small, family-owned farms. The second segment, Nick and Lorrie talk…
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…