The latest news from the agricultural sector
2022-12-01
A Step Forward is a Step in the Right Direction When it Comes to Digital Transformation
In an era of rapid change, organizations must prepare for adoption of innovative technologies with a thoughtful approach that is designed to succeed within the constraints of their unique... Read more
software & technology emerging technologies
2022-11-30
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Texas for more than $22.3 million to increase their purchase... Read more
2022-11-30
Why Winterizing Food Distribution Fleets is Different This Year
When food distributors combine a comprehensive annual plan with today’s sophisticated data analytics and maintenance technology, they can keep their trucks on the road more and drivers safe during the... Read more
transportation trucking
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
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
OCP Group adapts its activities and accelerates its actions to combat climate change
As the world faces the joint demands of a growing population and an environmental crisis, Morocco’s OCP Group, the world leader in phosphate mining and fertiliser production, has redoubled its efforts... Read more
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
Why Spain’s black truffles are so popular
Spain is rich in black truffles. Most of the production can be found in the northeastern Girona forest and central Teruel. Not only is there an abundance of these aromatic treasures to be found in the... Read more
cooking luxury spain food agriculture
2022-11-25
Hungry sheep return Pompeii to ancient and traditional technology
A flock of 150 sheep have been mobilised to maintain the greenery surrounding the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii as part of a sustainable agricultural initiative for the archaeological site. Read more
sustainable development italy agriculture