Ships at the Port of Oakland Photo by Guillaume Merle on Unsplash U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-17-22
…and California agriculture” report providing context to port issues, and expanded conservation opportunities available from NRCS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
Researchers have put together data which provides better context as to how impactful issues at West Coast ports have been for California agriculture. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western reservoir levels, port inefficiencies bringing future export market opportunities into question, and…
Port Inefficiencies Bring Future Export Market Opportunities into Question
…California ports were some of the least efficient in the world. If port challenges and disruptions persist, it could create significant long-term consequences for the export potential of California agriculture….
Week in Review: Snowpack Over 140% of Average and Port of Oakland Improvements Coming
The most recent snowpack survey shows a substantial increase in snow from previous years, due to early winter storms. The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-31-21
…ending 2021 with an expected record in crop export value and water and port issues a top priority to monitor in 2022. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
…Transportation are pushing for ocean carriers to address ongoing issues on West Coast ports. Over $350 million is being made available from DWR to support groundwater sustainability. Agriculture is an…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…in the ongoing port challenges. There are still significant issues in West Coast ports, but conditions have slowly been improving with indications that work is continuing to address the problems….
Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better
Farm exports have largely remained strong, despite the ongoing challenges in the supply chain. Transportation issues have remained problematic for many agricultural exports, with port congestion and a lack of…
Uncertainty at California Ports Continues to Create Problems
…ports have been compounded with trucking shortages and certain practices of ocean carriers. The backlog at California ports is proving problematic for both imports as well as exports. The continuing…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…that need to be addressed. “The Port of Oakland, Port of Portland, and other West Coast ports have excess capacity to alleviate supply chain congestion,” the letter states. “Restoration of…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…better address predatory detention and demurrage fees. Several agricultural groups have expressed support for the legislation moving forward including the North American Meat Institute, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and…