The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-29
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Alaska
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Alaska for more than $520,000 to increase their purchase... Read more
2022-11-29
Virus Undercuts Fungus's Attacks on Wheat
A naturally occurring virus co-discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists may offer a way to undermine a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley and other small-grain... Read more
fusarium head blight wheat scab
2022-11-29
3 Personal Insights for Women Breaking Through the Trucking Industry
The demand for drivers and the competitive pay that comes with the job make the trucking industry an untapped resource for women. This is an exciting time to level the playing field and build a... Read more
transportation trucking
2022-11-28
USDA Takes Steps to Support Food Sovereignty with the Yurok Tribe
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with the Yurok Tribe under the Local Food Purchase Assistance... Read more
2022-11-28
USDA Breaks Ground on New Soil Research Buildings in Auburn, Alabama
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Auburn University's College of Agriculture, and the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony... Read more
national soil dynamics laboratory
2022-11-28
The Need for Autonomous Sourcing Amid Global Food Inflation
The most innovative brands are making costs obtainable for the end customer by leveraging automation in the dynamic market sourcing process. Read more
warehousing automation
2022-11-27
Suicide Prevention and Mental Wellness in the Workplace
For many companies, safety is often thought of in terms of the physical instead of being seen as both physical and psychological. Read more
safety & security worker safety
2022-11-25
USDA Announces Appointments to the United Soybean Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 40 members and five alternates to serve on the United Soybean Board. Forty-four members and alternate members will serve... Read more
2022-11-25
7 Deadly Sins of Food Safety
With an integrated, expert-led approach to food safety, you can root out the causes of negative outcomes while meeting regulatory pressures and market demand. Read more
safety & security food safety
2022-11-24
Why Businesses Must Develop Top-Down Contingency Plans in the Value Chain
Disasters and disruptions will continue to happen. That's why businesses must develop top-down contingency plans, beginning with the value chain. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2022-11-23
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Washington
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Washington for more than $3.6 million to increase their... Read more
2022-11-23
The Dangers of Distracted Driving and How to Deter it
There is no single solution to combatting distracted driving, but through a combination of driver accountability, education, awareness and support from modern tech safety solutions, we can better work... Read more
safety & security worker safety