Search: cargo
25 Results
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Panama Canal Limits Cargo and American Potato Export Records
The Agribusiness Update
The Panama Canal is restricting the number of cargo ships passing due to decreasing water supply, and American potato exports reach record value and volume records.
Supply Chain Issues Need More Solutions
California Ag Today
Supply chain issues continue to take legislative priority as America faces potential long-term consequences. Congressman Ron Kind says just nine companies dominate trans-pacific shipping, and have increased shipping rates of 1,000 percent in the last 12 months.
Supply Chain Impact in California and EU Reforms Farm Subsidies
The Agribusiness Update
California ag producers feeling impact of supply chain delays, and European Union approves biggest reforms to farm subsidies in decades.
California Ports a Nightmare and USDA's $11.5-million for Smaller Farms
The Agribusiness Update
Ag exporters report shipping farm good through California ports is a nightmare, and USDA announces $11.5-million to help small and medium sized farms become profitable.
Past-Due Farm Loan Collection and Empty Cargo Containers
The Agribusiness Update
USDA has suspended past-due farm loan collections, and investigation begins on shipping containers headed to China empty.
Alabama Farmers Fed Reelects President and Florida CARES Act Reminder
The Agribusiness Update
Alabama Farmers Federation reelects Parnell as president, and Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried reminds Governor to use CARES Act funding for school lunches.
Drugs Found in Fresh Carrots and COVID Relief from Congress
The Agribusiness Update
$3-million dollars worth of drugs found in a shipment of fresh carrots from Mexico, and Congress works to pass COVID-19 relief package before year's end.
Georgia Harvest Numbers High and NOAA Forecasts La Nina Winter
The Agribusiness Update
NASS numbers show better Georgia harvest production, and NOAA forecasts La Nina winter which could mean drought for northern Florida and southern Georgia.
Coronavirus Impact on Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
What impact is Covid-19 having on agriculture? Northwest Horticultural Council President Mark Powers offers his take.