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Ocean Shipping Reform Act and Release of Strategic Oil Reserves
The Agribusiness Update
Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion, and farm and renewable fuel supporters are not happy after the President allows release of petroleum from strategic oil reserves.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
Trade Experts on Port Congestion Part 2
California Ag Today
Thanks for joining us to hear part two of U.S. port congestion making it hard for agricultural commodities to ship overseas. Ray Bowman of California is an international trade consultant and chairs the District Export Council of Southern California.
Trade Experts on Port Congestion Part 1
California Ag Today
The congestion continues at U.S. ports, making it hard for agricultural commodities to ship overseas. Ray Bowman of California is an international trade consultant and chairs the District Export Council of Southern California. He says the logjam at American ports didn’t happen overnight.
Ports and Exports Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Seaport Alliance's Steve Balaski talks about the problems facing export shippers, like Northwest tree fruit growers, who are hoping for the delays to ease up.
Ports and Exports Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest Seaport Alliance's Steve Balaski talks about the problems facing export shippers, like Northwest tree fruit growers, who are hoping for the delays to ease up.
Beef/Pork Export Struggles and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Beef and pork exports reach impressive volumes while shipping obstacles cause frustrations, and Apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Mexican Imports to Florida and Apples Top Consumed Fruit
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried concerned about Mexican produce imports to Florida, and apples continue to hold the top spot as most consumed fruit.
Jetting Cherries to Asia Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Northwest cherry growers using charted 747s out of Moses Lake to get their fruit to markets in Asia.
Port of Quincy Option Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest Seaport Alliance proposes Port of Quincy as Inland Intermodal rail port to Western Washington ports.
Port of Quincy Option Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Northwest Seaport Alliance proposes Port of Quincy as Inland Rail Port to Western Washington ports.
Agriculture In Review
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Wolf management and port congestion were two of the main issues in agriculture in the state in 2014.
Port Labor Dispute Taking Its Toll On Ag Producers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestion problems caused by labor disputes between the PMA and the ILWU have prevented millions of dollars of exports from reaching their final destinations in a timely fashion.
Many Northwest Exporters Unable to Meet Contract Commitments
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Port congestiondelays are definitely having an impact on pulse crops.
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.