Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years. Friday, October 04, 2024

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Potential port strike worries agricultural shippers

An impasse in discussions over an expiring contract has dockworkers readying for a strike that could leave containers piling up at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, force cargo ships to sit in harbors until it clears, and scramble routes for agricultural goods at a critical time of year for farmers. 


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Four commodities, four different approaches to climate-smart marketing

Varying rules, payment schemes define soy, dairy, cotton, rice projects
Four major projects that are part of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative showcase the varied approaches farm groups, companies and non-profit sponsors are taking to prove the impact of conservation practices on ag’s environmental footprint.
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