China is stepping up inspections of pork imports from the United States. Ports are opening and inspecting every cargo that arrives, according to a report by Reuters, compared with inspections…
Farm bill discussions will affect all Californians
…expand access to developing foreign markets. Those programs lead to jobs in rural California but also in urban settings such as ports, marketing firms and export companies.” Discussions of farm-bill…
USDA Proposes to Update Branding Requirements for Cattle from Mexico
…used for spayed heifers and breeding cattle respectively; the small size of the brands, which can cause blotching and require rebranding; and the rejection of animals at ports entry based…
USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities
…Facilities Direct Loan Program to invest more than $40 million in 31 projects to repair, enhance or build infrastructure. These investments were for projects such as surface transportation, aviation, ports,…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…TV all those containers at the ports – the problem has been getting those supplies to the people. That is taking a superhuman effort by our Military, and they are…
Most U.S. Farmers Will Feel Impact from Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey stands to harm virtually all of U.S. agriculture, in some way. Many ports that ship agricultural commodities are in the path of the storm, from Texas to Louisiana,…
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…
Ports Contract Eases Trade Concerns
…workers at 29 ports on the West Coast. Politico reports that the announcement Friday comes as a sigh of relief for U.S. importers and exports. In 2014 and 2015, shippers…
Cuba, Houston, Sign Port Agreement
…trade in agricultural products between the U.S. and Cuba,” according to the Houston Port Authority. The PanAm Post reports that the agreement seeks to facilitate and promote trade, generate new…
China Sets Ban on Australian Beef imports
…resolved before those shipments reach Chinese ports. China is currently the fourth-largest beef market for Australia, whose beef exports were worth over $600 million in 2016. From the National Association…
How to Attract Hummingbirds
…feeder with many feeding ports. You could also offer natural sources of food for a much healthier option, like plants, flowers, and herbs. They will not only attract hummingbirds but…
Perdue Hosting Mexico, Canada Counterparts in Georgia
…Perdue for a tour of the Georgia Ports Authority and a farm tour. The trilateral meeting is the first time the three will hold meetings since President Donald Trump triggered…
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…
Legislation Would End Cuba Trade Embargo
…would lift requirements to enforce the embargo and the limits currently in place on direct shipping between U.S. and Cuban ports. The Trump administration is expected to announce its policy…