…protecting U.S. farmers from cheaper Mexican imports. Growers in the southeastern U.S. support the proposal. Flake argues that the move would raise the cost of production, reduce the selection of…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…takes about 5 days for an ocean-going vessel to sail from an American port to Puerto Rico, but it needs a port to offload supplies and trucks to get them…
Harvey Forces Shutdown of Texas Ports, Threatens Others
Two major ports along the Gulf of Mexico in Texas are closed following the flooding and damage from Hurricane Harvey. Ports at the Texas Gulf account for about 24 percent…
APHIS Publishes Final Rule to Allow Fresh Hass Avocado Fruit from Colombia into the Continental U.S.
…and inspection at the port of entry. In October 2016 APHIS published a proposed rule to amend APHIS regulations to allow the importation of fresh Hass avocado fruit from Colombia…
Cuba, Houston, Sign Port Agreement
The Port Authority of Houston, Texas and its counterpart in Cuba have signed an agreement of “friendship and commercial cooperation.” The agreement between the two launches an opportunity to “continue…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…the water. Also, it important to know that hummingbirds are very territorial, so it is best to have several small feeders with one feeding port, as opposed to one large…
Better Beef Access in China Will Take Time
…few and far between. Derrell Peel, an Ag Economist at Oklahoma State University, says it’s a long-term project to build up beef export numbers to China. “There are some restrictions…
Cuba Policy Not Good for Ag
…will keep U.S. companies from doing direct financial transactions with companies controlled by the Cuban military. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the opportunity for American agriculture to export more products…
NPPC, Ports Coalition, Applaud Early West Coast Port Contract Talks
The National Pork Producers Council has signed onto a letter from the Ports Coalition applauding early contract talks between port unions and west coast port operators. The letter specifically applauds…
The Potential Effects of Increased Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports on Metro and Nonmetro Employment
…agriculture, food and beverage manufacturing, and other sectors of the economy. In this report, ERS researchers use a model of the U.S. economy to explore the possible economic effects of…
East Coast Dock Workers Starting Contract Negotiation Early
Dock workers and cargo companies along the east coast are getting an early start to contract negotiations, an effort that could prevent a port slowdown like the one seen on…
Super Bowl Recipes
…residents plan to serve plenty of Porchetta. And oddly enough, Californians want cupcakes. Some other interesting favorite searches by states: Cornbread cake in Arizona, Cake Pops in Nevada, Pulled Port…
Ag Reacts to Trump TPP Move
…agreement. “Trade in food and farm products benefits both rural and urban areas of California,” CFBF President Paul Wenger said. “For example, farm products represent the top export from the…
USDA Seeks National Mango Board Nominees
…importers to represent District 2, which includes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry of Mobile, Ala.; Chicago, Ill.; New Orleans, La.; Detroit, Mich.; Minneapolis and Duluth,…