The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-18
USDA Partners with Wyoming to Award Over $1.8 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with Wyoming under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program... Read more
2024-09-18
How Grocery Stores Can Meet Looming Climate Regulations
Properly operating freezer and refrigeration systems are the consumer’s guarantee of safely preserved perishable food items with the longest shelf life possible. Read more
warehousing cold storage
2024-09-18
Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal to Enhance Carrier Onboarding
Descartes Systems Group acquired Assure Assist, Inc., doing business as MyCarrierPortal, a provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-09-17
USDA Implements Electrophoresis Protein Testing to Distinguish Kentucky 31 from Other Tall Fescue Varieties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced today that beginning Oct. 1, it will start using a form of electrophoresis protein testing known as the... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Ganaderos Unidos Mexicanos LLC., El Paso, Texas, on June 28, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Keith Robertson
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Keith Robertson of Bourbon, Mo., on July 25, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.... Read more
2024-09-17
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with MBA Beef LLC dba Interstate Regional Stockyards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Interstate Regional Stockyards of Cuba, Mo., on June 26, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards... Read more
2024-09-17
Avetta, National Safety Council to Introduce Safety Maturity Index
Avetta partnered with the National Safety Council to launch the Safety Maturity Index, a systems-based approach to target health and safety weaknesses within the supply chain to help avoid serious... Read more
safety & security worker safety
2024-09-17
Labor Strikes on U.S. Container Imports Loom Ahead of Peak Season
In August, U.S. container cargo imports surged by 12.9% year-over-year, with major ports handling nearly 2.5 million TEUs. While this reflects strong freight demand, it also intensifies concerns as... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-17
How Advanced Packaging Technologies Enhance Food Security
Advanced packaging technologies are transforming the food industry by extending shelf life and monitoring freshness to ensure product integrity. Read more
warehousing packaging
2024-09-17
Fleet Advantage’s EV Path Program Helps Heavy Duty Transportation Fleets Adopt Electric Vehicle Trucks
Fleet Advantage launched its new “EV Path” program designed specifically to support heavy duty fleet organizations in their transition to electric vehicle and alternative fuel trucks. Read more
transportation electrification
2024-09-17
DCSA State of the Industry Report Underscores Digitalization Benefits for Shipping Container Industry
86% of cargo owners see digitization as a tool for operational efficiency, while ports and terminals highlight its value in enabling scalability. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers