The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-05
Supply Chain SMBs Urged to Address Vulnerabilities as Ransomware Attacks Soar
Data security and protection are critical in the face of the rising ransomware threat. Think of the resources you invest, not in terms of the line-item cost, but rather in the value of not falling to... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-11-05
SGS Launches Sustainability Services to Help Companies Meet ESG Regulations
SGS launched IMPACT NOW for sustainability, a new concept in the delivery of sustainability services designed to address ever-changing market demands and the urgent needs of the planet. Read more
sustainability carbon footprint
2024-11-04
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to fill seats for three growers, one handler and one at-large member, and their respective... Read more
2024-11-04
Flexible Loading Enhanced Container System for Intermodal Transportation
CakeBoxx Technologies launched FlexBoxx, a flexible loading enhanced container system designed for transporting steel coils and other heavy-duty materials. Read more
transportation cold chain
2024-11-04
How Flexible Robotics Solutions Turn Dull Into Dynamic For Food Manufacturers
In the end, the manufacturers that succeed are the manufacturers who will integrate creativity into the warehouse and ensure it can flex to meet the needs of clients. Read more
software & technology robotics
2024-11-04
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for South Carolina Disaster Areas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Hurricane Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... Read more
2024-11-02
Wolves vs. farmers: An ongoing battle in Spain
Castile and Leon is home to western Europe’s largest wolf population and the wolves are putting livestock at risk. Farmers want wolf culling but EU rules on hunting them are stringent. Read more
society spain
2024-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado Board. Appointed are two producer members, two producer alternates, two importer members... Read more
2024-11-01
USDA Announces Appointments to the American Pecan Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of five members to serve on the American Pecan Promotion Board. These five appointees will serve three-year terms, effective... Read more
2024-11-01
How Efficient Inventory Management Can Make or Break Farm Operations
The right inventory management system allows farmers to meet growing consumer demands while running their farms better. Read more
software & technology software solutions
2024-11-01
USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest Nearly $6 Million to Increase Equitable Access to Healthy Foods Across Country
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to invest nearly $6 million to improve access to healthy... Read more
2024-11-01
Biden-Harris Administration to End Online Junk Fees for Low-Income Families Paying for School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that students eligible for free and reduced price school meals must not be charged junk fees along with the cost of a meal served through the School... Read more