"The last thing NFGA members or the agricultural community can afford right now is a breakdown in any part of our nation's shipping network," said NGFA CEO Mike Seyfert.
The National Grain and Feed Association warned of supply chain disruptions and lower farmgate prices, emphasizing that 40% of agricultural exports rely on East and Gulf Coast ports.
Seyfert noted that while some farm exports could shift to the West Coast, the capacity there is limited, leading to higher shipping costs.
Agricultural commodities usually shipped in bulk won't be directly affected, yet US exports of meat, dairy, and poultry could face significant challenges.
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