A possible strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could disrupt U.S. beef and pork exports. About 250 port security workers are threatening to walk off the job if a new contract is not reached. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the concern extends to the port of Oakland, a major shipping point for chilled U.S. beef and pork destined for overseas markets. The two sides have agreed to extend contract negotiations through Wednesday.
