The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. A recent report points out that while immigrant workers play a vital…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
…ports and cause California ports to further suffer market share losses to competing ports.” The situation is causing substantial concern for California’s farming industry, as the Port of Oakland handles…
Cotton Focus of Pakistani Trade Mission
…export arm of the National Cotton Council. It will also be coordinating important U.S. exporter meetings with those Pakistani executives during the trade mission. The executives will travel across the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
…growers working to mitigate higher salinity levels related to drought and the West Coast Port Labor contract expiring. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…pertaining to port workers across 29 ports in California, Oregon, and Washington. In the letter, the coalition is asking that the Biden Administration ensure that both parties remain committed to…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
Representatives from California have introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act to help support agricultural exports leaving California ports. Congressmen John Garamendi, Jim Costa, and Mike Thompson introduced the legislation…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers lawmakers introducing the American Port Access Privileges Act, CDFA seeking panelists for a…
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…onboard export opportunities out of ports of Los Angeles. Hopefully soon to say ports of Long Beach,” Bettencourt noted. “We’re moving the nuts to where the boats are and working…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…his support for the legislation and said he looks forward to signing it into law. “Lowering prices for Americans is my top priority, and I applaud the Congress for passing…
Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications
…and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA). The NWSA is a marine cargo operating partnership between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma in Washington State. USDA’s Farm Service…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data through March shows positive movement for pistachios. Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-06-22
…agricultural crime trends, and the possible flexibilities to driver shortages to ease port bottlenecks. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems
Industry groups are continuing calls for action from federal officials to address ongoing supply chain problems. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…making record profits.,” said Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Commerce Committee. “They have made $150 billion dollars in profits in 2021, and ocean import volume for the first quarter…