The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-10
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $100 Million to Expand Work to Confront the Wildfire Crisis as part of Investing in America Agenda
- Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $100 million in 21 new projects to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy... Read more
2024-09-10
USDA Invests Nearly $121M in Specialty Crops Research and Organic Agriculture Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance research and Extension activities that aim to solve key challenges facing specialty crop and organic... Read more
2024-09-09
US bird flu outbreak: Interspecies spread confirmed
After H5N1 bird flu was detected at dairy farms, researchers confirmed the respiratory virus had spread to other animals. There is a still a low risk for humans. Read more
science united states of america
2024-09-09
Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions Changes Name to Fleetworthy
Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions completed an extensive rebranding effort to reflect the company’s strategic growth, mission, and expanded road safety and fleet technology. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-09-09
Women in Supply Chain: Werner's Eileen Dabrowski Named Overall DEI Pioneer
Eileen Dabrowski, learning and development innovator at Werner Enterprises, was named the overall winner of the DEI Pioneer category for this year’s Women in Supply award. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-09-09
Steady Demand for U.S.-Bound Shipments Keeps Container Prices at Bay
The global container shipping industry continues to witness an increase in freight demand for U.S.-bound shipments, according to 59% of supply chain professionals surveyed by Container xChange. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-09
CN, CPKC Rail Strikes Continue to Impact North American Supply Chains
Although it’s back to business as usual, for now, the ripple effects continue to impact the North American supply chain, according to project44. Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2024-09-09
The Food Waste Problem in the Grocery Retail Industry
There are new initiatives and technologies that can help supermarkets cut down on food waste, boosting profits and lowering their environmental impact. Read more
sustainability waste reduction
2024-09-09
USDA Enhances Market Coverage in Retail Outlets
Each week USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) publishes a series of retail reports through our Market News service that reflect advertised prices for products being featured to consumers at... Read more
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2024-09-08
Can Europe really preserve global forests?
The long arm of a new EU law on deforestation has met with resistance from the US but is poised to reduce agricultural emissions and biodiversity loss. Read more
nature and environment europe
2024-09-08
Kosovo: Potato chips bring Serbs and Albanians together
Despite ongoing tension between Belgrade and Pristina, ethnic Serbs and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo have found a way not just to coexist but to thrive. Boban Ristic and Agron Halimi from Vushtrri... Read more
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