…taking a closer look at issues at U.S. ports, including those related to container shortages. Agricultural groups have been working to achieve some kind of positive development on the port…
Week in Review: Port Issues Being Addressed and H-2A Reform Legislation Introduced
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port issues in California. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lawmakers…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
…to fill out, the overall “pretty good” citrus harvest, and port congestion now being addressed by federal officials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…of California ports has come down slightly but is still substantially above average. One carrier is now coming to the Port of Oakland directly, which should help with port access…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…Instead of waiting for containers to be taken from the port and loaded with American ag products, it is more economically viable to take empty containers directly back to China….
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…over any U.S. border port. “With a growing world population, Mr. Claus will have his busiest Christmas yet. At USDA, we want to ensure we are not hindering Mr. Claus’…
NVV Further Sustainability Efforts with Porto Protocol Commitment
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has become the first North American wine trade association to join the effort of the Porto Protocol. Established by Adrian Bridge of Taylor’s Port, the Porto…
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
…or eliminate branding errors, rebranding and cattle rejections during port-of-entry inspections. USDA published the final rule on December 14, and it will become effective on January 14, 2019. About the…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…Village Village of Middlefield OH Portage County Portage Development Board OH Twinsburg City of Twinsburg OH Warren Cafaro Company OH Youngstown Western Reserve Port Authority; City of Warren and Howland…
Water Works: Diverse Opposition to the State Water Proposal
…water supplies trucked in from other areas of the state. “We can’t afford to spend money on bottled water and port-o-potties because the restrooms are shut down due to lack…
Brazil Truck Drivers Quit Working Because of High Diesel Prices
…come to an end. As of Friday, a Bloomberg report says the largest port in Brazil is running out of soybeans. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
China Steps Up Pork Inspections, Slowing Imports
China is stepping up inspections of pork imports from the United States. Ports are opening and inspecting every cargo that arrives, according to a report by Reuters, compared with inspections…
Equipment Groups Tackle Right to Repair
…Training, Seminars, or Clinics Fleet Management Information On-Board Diagnostics via diagnostics port or wireless interface Electronic Field Diagnostic Service Tools, and training on how to use them Other publications with…
USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
…over any U.S. border port. “It’s the season of giving and joy. Here at USDA we don’t want anything to delay these very important reindeer at our borders,” said Secretary…