…that it has been particularly difficult to get almonds out of California and into foreign markets. Port congestion and carrier practices have proved challenging for ag exporters. Conditions have improved…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers West Coast port workers finally ratifying a contract, why multiyear testing important for…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
…stakeholders had expressed growing concern by the lack of a new labor contract. Work stoppages at West Coast ports were continuing to create uncertainty. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Attracting More Federal Attention
…PMA, saying “West Coast ports are open as we continue to work under our expired collective bargaining agreement.” However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) points out that ports from…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…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
…pointed out for years, any actions that undermine confidence in West Coast ports threaten to further accelerate the diversion of discretionary cargo to Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. Cargo diversion…
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
…West Coast ports because of the uncertainty related to the labor negotiations. While there certainly are other issues impacting the West Coast ports, many cargo interests have expressly stated that…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
…Aubrey Bettencourt said they are having success forging a less-than-conventional path for exporting agricultural goods. “Industry has embraced the multi-module/multi-port scenario that we’ve set up with our tremendous partners from…
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…