The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
State of Transportation Insurance Report Underscores Challenges in Commercial Trucking
Commercial transportation continues to grow, but challenges have arisen due to an increased demand for last-mile deliveries during a labor shortage, according to results from a Risk Strategies report. Read more
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2024-10-10
Freight Transportation Services Up 1.1% from Previous Month
The level of for-hire freight shipments in August measured by the Freight TSI was 1.1% below the all-time high of 141.5 reached in August 2019. Read more
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2024-10-10
Election Uncertainty and Global Volatility to Persist Well into 2025
The U.S. container trading market is experiencing heightened volatility due to several influencing factors. The recent strikes at East Coast ports have left a lasting impact on supply chains, while... Read more
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2024-10-09
$15 Billion agricultural hit from Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast has led to almost $15 billion in agricultural losses, severely impacting crops and livestock. Read more
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2024-10-09
New funding to enhance Ontario's Agri-Food workforce
A $4 million investment from Canada and Ontario aims to recruit and retain skilled agri-food workers, addressing labour shortages and strengthening the industry. Read more
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2024-10-09
Farmers and Hurricane Milton
The hurricane is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday Read more
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2024-10-09
$9 Million USDA grant boosts urban farming support
The USDA announces a $9 million funding initiative to support urban agriculture with outreach and technical assistance across ten U.S. cities. Read more
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2024-10-09
$3.45M USDA grant fosters dairy sector growth
The USDA invests $3.45 million in dairy innovation to boost industry efficiency and sustainability across 11 states. Read more
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2024-10-09
Rise in farmland values beats economic odds
Canadian farmland values increased by 5.5% in 2024, overcoming economic hurdles like high interest rates. Read more
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2024-10-09
Kubota and CHL launch 2024 community hero contest
Kubota Canada and the CHL invite nominations for their 2024 Community Hero contest, awarding $35,000 to local heroes’ charities. Read more
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2024-10-09
USDA announces steps to enhance Agri-market fairness
The USDA has introduced measures to ensure competitive agricultural markets, aiming to reduce food prices and improve conditions for American farmers. Read more
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2024-10-09
Survey Cyber fraud wears down Canadians
Over 85% of Canadians report fatigue from regular cyber fraud attempts, emphasizing the critical need for improved online security practices. Read more
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