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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... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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.... Read More.

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... Read More.

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,... Read More.

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... Read More.