An ag economist says the tentative labor deal for West Coast ports will make a night and day difference for exports of U.S. ag products. West Coast ports play a vital role in the supply chain for exports of ag goods to Asian customers.
University of Missouri’s Scott Brown the work stoppages at Los Angeles and Long Beach during the contract negotiations created uncertainty for foreign buyers. “Having those ports, perhaps, working more efficiency should help the margin of product getting out of the United States.”
He tells Brownfield that’s especially true for pork.
