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…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…export success. “We’ve seen explosive growth in China and India and we’re just dealing with that short-term port situation right now, so the numbers won’t be as great,” said Walhbrink….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-06-21
…from a national perspective, and a prognosis on what the future may hold for the ongoing port challenges. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…shipping challenges across the world have made getting imports incredibly difficult, costly and time consuming. Demand for many imports have outpaced the ability to transport goods to the U.S. from…