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.