January cargo spike kept Los Angeles-Long Beach rail dwells largely elevated
But with a large drop in imports forecasted for the second half of February, terminal operators say they will get dwell times and cargo fluidity back to normal by the end of the month.
FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements can help improve health but can also have risks. Get the facts on supplements and how the FDA regulates them to help keep you safe.
Tattoo Removal: Options and Results
How hard is it to remove a tattoo? What processes are used? Is it painful?
USDA Global Food Security Programs Continue
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 7, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture clarified today that the Foreign Agricultural Service is continuing activities for projects funded by the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Childhood Nutrition Program and the Food for Progress Program.
Import upgrade from US retailers comes despite Trump tariff uncertainty
Still, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett said US port cargo “could be badly hit” if tariffs on Asian and European countries increase prices and prompt US consumers to buy less.
Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are a hazard year-round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.
USDA Applauds Mexico’s Action Towards Resolving USMCA Dispute on GE Corn
Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the following statement commending Mexico’s action to declare ineffective measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn that the United States successfully challenged in the USMCA dispute. Today’s action safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico. USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to monitor Mexico’s compliance with its USMCA commitments.
Delaware port still backing Edgemoor plans even after lawsuit cancels permit
The proposed Edgemoor container terminal was slated for groundbreaking in January, but the project timeline is now uncertain after a federal judge ruled its permit was unlawful in a case brought by the nearby Port of Philadelphia.