The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-17
Concerns over USDA’s dairy policy revisions
The American Farm Bureau voices its concerns regarding the USDA’s proposed revisions to milk marketing orders, emphasizing the risk to dairy farmer equity. Read more
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2024-09-17
Budget-Conscious farmers turn to used equipment
Economic challenges lead farmers to seek used tractors and machinery at the U.S.'s largest outdoor farm event, the Farm Progress Show. Read more
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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
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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
2024-09-17
EROAD’s New AI Dashcam Helps Fleets Enhance Safety and Fleet Management Programs
EROAD announced Clarity Edge AI Dashcam, a three-in-one video-based solution to help fleets enhance safety and fleet management programs and proactively increase fleet safety and reduce risk. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-09-17
Meet USDA Liaison Herminia Gomez
Herminia Gomez serves as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) liaison, working closely with Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Northeast. HSIs are colleges and universities where the total... Read more
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2024-09-16
Creating wind energy using planes, trains and automobiles?
Wind farms are key to a clean energy future, but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air. Read more
climate global issues
2024-09-16
Ghana farmers face worst drought in decades
Eight regions of northern Ghana have been hit by the worst drought in 40 years. Small-scale farmers without insurance are losing their crops. As food shortages looms, the government has made available... Read more
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2024-09-16
Swiss cheesemakers struggle to find dairy workers
Ever dreamed of working summers tending cows and making cheese high up in the Swiss Alps? It seems many Germans do. As fewer Swiss chose to work on high Alpine pastures, German dairy workers are... Read more
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