Meat Sales Hit Record High and USTR Investigates China

The Agribusiness Update
Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office launched an investigation into China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

Ocean Carrier Biofuels Bill

Line on Agriculture
The Clean Fuels Alliance is looking to get ocean-vessel included in federal incentive programs.

Ag Export Value Lowest in 5-Years and Longshoremen Agree to New Contract

The Agribusiness Update
The value of U.S. ag exports in fiscal year 2025 is expected to drop to the lowest level in five years, and the final approval for a new six-year contract agreement between the International Longshoreman’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance is complete.

Final Kick of the East Coast Port Strike Can?

Southeast Regional Ag News
A week before the previous agreement was set to expire, we saw this week a tentative agreement on a six-year contract between the international Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance.

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

UF Online Training Program and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida Extension, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations

The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

USDA Adds Rural Broadband Funding and West Coast Ports Negotiations

The Agribusiness Update
USDA announces $20-million for rural broadband assistance, and West Coast ports continue contract negotiations between Pacific Maritime and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

COVID-19 and the Ocean Transportation Supply Chain

Southeast Regional Ag News
Robbie Minnich, National Cotton Council, outlines findings in a recent report from Federal Maritime commissioner Rebecca Dye.

PMA Makes "All-in" Offer to ILWU as Contract Talks Lag

Farm of the Future
On Wednesday the Pacific Maritime Association has made a contract offer which would significantly increase compensation to members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

Foreign Trade Relationships at Risk

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion and shipping delays could cause Washington growers and suppliers to lose credibility with foreign importers.

Port Congestion Hurting Rural Economies

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion due to labor and contract disputes between PMA and ILWU having huge impact on rural economies Washington.