Farmerjan's journal - Weather

[murphysranch]

FJ: how do you think the pending dock strike will affect the beef market. Not only will imports be halted, but beef, chicken and egg EXPORTS will stop.

Do you think it will apply downward pressure on protein prices or will product be discarded due to rules/regulations/inspection qualification difference for US consumption vs foreign consumption.

 

[Baymule]

Good questions.

 

[Mini Horses]

Personally -- I think it won't affect prices until it goes beyond a week. Then perishables will be withheld from prep to even ship out from USA. Prices will increase. Incoming prices are set now but, no product at stores will be the issue for some items. A lot of cargo will sit on ships, ports won't unload them.

Supposed to start tomorrow. No one wants it to happen! All sides will work to resolve it. I'm thinking within a week they'll hug & make up. . Another month and it will be forgotten.