The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-11-21
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike
The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail. Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2022-11-20
The Cold Chain Logistics Journey of Avocado Toast
From cross-border logistics to cold chain shipping, logistics companies work around the clock so that consumers can have the foods they want, when they want them, no questions asked. Read more
transportation cold chain
2022-11-19
Why Customers, Restaurants and Delivery Drivers are Frustrated
When you consider the future of the industry, with autonomous vehicles and drones expected to complete deliveries, solving the last mile will become increasingly important. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2022-11-18
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Scott Alan Sanders, d/b/a S.A.S. Dairy, d/b/a Sanders Family Cattle Sales and Cathryn R. Sanders, d/b/a Fire Lake Jerseys for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Complaint against Scott Alan Sanders, doing business as S.A.S. Dairy, doing business as Sanders Family Cattle Sales (Scott Sanders) and Cathryn R.... Read more
2022-11-18
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Walnut Auction Sales LLC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Walnut Auction Sales, LLC. (Walnut) of Dixon, Ill., on Nov. 4, 2022, for alleged violations of the Packers and... Read more
2022-11-18
Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Shrimp Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Shrimp Products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Potential materials may include TBD -... Read more
2022-11-18
Order Backlogs Lessen, Contract Rates Fall
With consumer demand stagnating and capacity loosening over the past 12 months, the spot market has continued to soften, causing owner-operators to enroll with larger fleets. Read more
transportation trucking
2022-11-18
How to Ensure a Recall-Ready Supply Chain
Being recall ready involves planning, foresight and resources. Read more
safety & security food safety
2022-11-17
USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Indiana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Indiana under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative... Read more
2022-11-16
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Kentucky for more than $3.2 million to increase their... Read more
2022-11-15
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Nevada From Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2022-11-15
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Alabama
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Alabama for more than $3.1 million to increase their... Read more