While the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have resumed shipping commodities, the temporary closure has created some uncertainty for the U.S. food supply chain.
Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, Mike Steenhoek spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the latest hurdles, how it has impacted freight containers, and what ripple effects may arise.
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Tight Credit, Strong Yields Define Early December Agriculture
Lawmakers and experts react to the Administration’s long-awaited announcement of “bridge” aid to stabilize farms and offset 2025 losses until expanded safety-net programs begin in 2026.
Read the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s official press release published on Monday, December 8, 2025.