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.

Dockworker Strike Highlights Need for Farm Bill

Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s another pressure and another disruption that our farmers are going to have to deal with, without a good safety net in place," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch.

Strike at the Ports Looming

Southeast Regional Ag News
With 85,000 members, the International Longshoremen's Association is nearing the September 30 expiration of its master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance.

Potato Export Potential Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Potatoes USA, the marketing arm for U.S.-grown potatoes, is putting together an artificial intelligence tool to combat misinformation on social media.

West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands

The Agribusiness Update
West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.

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.

West Coast Port Negotiations and Growers Automation Spending Up

The Agribusiness Update
Failed labor negotiations at West Coast ports is impacting red mead exports with periodic work stoppages, and growers are now spending an average of $500,000 a year on automation in response to labor shortage.

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.

Farmer Brand Loyalty Down and Dairy Prices Rebound

The Agribusiness Update
Brand loyalty among farmers has taken a sharp downturn, and dairy prices rebound following near record lows.

Potato Conference Underway & Port Update

Northwest Report
Potato growers in Washington and Oregon will want to check out the Potato Conference...and what is the latest on the Port issue.

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.

West Coast Port Congestion Affecting U.S. Agriculture

Land & Livestock Report
Since early November ports in Washington, Oregon and California have experienced slow downs — due to labor negations taking a negative turn.

Port Issues & Opposing the Keystone Pipeline

Northwest Report
Port issues continue to plague the ag industry...a NW Senator is opposed to a pipeline...and Lacy has a look at the new Innate potato.

Grain Handlers Agreement & Farm Sector Income Forecast

Northwest Report
An agreement has been made with gain handlers...the latest farm sector survey shows some good results...and Lacy talks up the Pacific Northwest.

Grain Inspections to Resume & Banning Ag Exports

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Grain inspections expected to resume at the Port of Vancouver, and some commodities will be more adversely affected by Russia's ban on U.S. imports than others.