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U.S. east coast, gulf port strike averted

A U.S. Meat Export Federation official says Wednesday’s tentative agreement on a new longshoreman’s contract is tremendous news for all of agriculture. Joe Schuele tells Brownfield the unions representing the dock workers agreed on a wage increase in October and worked out their other...

Port strike averted, but economist says automation should be embraced

A second U.S. port strike has been averted after the union representing 45,000 dockworkers on the east and Gulf Coasts struck a tentative deal Wednesday on a new six-year contract. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the key issue has been port workers fighting...

Meat exporters already reacting to potential port strike

An export group leader says the potential work stoppage at U.S. ports in mid-January is already affecting markets. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells Brownfield the industry has known about the January 15th, 2025 port worker contract deadline for several months,...

Potential port strike creating some economic angst

A Creighton University economist says there are concerns Atlantic and Gulf Coast port workers could strike again in mid-January. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield a tentative agreement reached in early October by the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd expires Jan....

The Andersons, Inc. signs long-term lease at Port Houston

The Andersons has announced an expansion of its operations at Port Houston to increase soybean meal exports for farmers. Matt Dvorak says as domestic soybean crush demand rises to meet renewable fuel standards, there are more export opportunities. “We’re going to add 22,000 metric...

The need for a modern port system

A Purdue University economist says the recent port strike showed several inefficiencies in the current U.S. port system. Trey Malone tells Brownfield… “The strike emphasizes that there is a globally valuable resource in U.S. ports,” he says. “Sine these ports are so absolutely critical,...

A short port strike, long impact

An economist says a short port strike can have lasting impacts on U.S. agriculture. “It’s really easy to lose a market or customer and difficult to gain them back.” Erin Borror with the U.S. Meat Export Federation tells Brownfield competitors like Brazil have likely...

Rep. Hinson says Biden admin should help resolve port strike

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says the port strike along the East and Gulf Coasts could have long-term impacts on the ag industry. “I’ve heard from folks who are very concerned about a prolonged strike here,” she said. “The cost to the American economy I...

Port strikes bring questions about feed imports and ag exports

The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says he’s trying to better understand how feed ingredients are affected by the ongoing port strikes. “There’s a lot of discussion about imports and while retail and others saw this coming and could plan ahead,...

Duration of port strikes a big factor for U.S. red meat exports

Erin Borror, the vice president of economic analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says U.S. beef and pork exports are affected as port strikes happen along the East and Gulf Coasts. “These ports accommodated about $2.8 billion worth of U.S. red meat exports...

Ambassador McKalip discusses port strike situation

The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has been monitoring the ongoing port strike situation along the East and Gulf Coasts. Chief ag negotiator Doug McKalip tells Brownfield a resolution is needed soon. “There is a lot of work going into this current situation. Certainly, the...
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