The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
farming food and nutrition technology agricultural marketing service ams market news retail national retail report
2024-09-07
Trucking Wages Continue to Rise Despite Challenging Freight Economy: American Trucking Associations
Truckload drivers earned a median annual amount of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase over the previous two years. Read more
professional development retention
2024-09-06
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. Read more
2024-09-06
Why Younger Generation is Taking Interest in Farming
The farming industry will continue to transform, especially as technology makes farm fresh, sustainable foods more accessible. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more