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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...

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...

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,...

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...

How port shutdowns impact U.S. agriculture

More than 35 East and Gulf Coast ports are at a standstill due to a labor union strike and the executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says meat and poultry exports are a concern. “These occur in refrigerated containers, so there is a...

AFBF outlines “severe consequences” port strike could have on ag

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the looming port strike could have severe consequences for the U.S. ag industry. Danny Munch says the most significant disruptions would be felt in containerized agricultural exports. “They take up about 50% of U.S. waterborne...
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