The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-31
Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event, titled “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,”... Read more
2024-10-31
With Support from USDA, Southern Farmers Financial Association Launches to Help Farmers Access Capital to Begin or Grow Small Farming Operations
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners announced the launch of the Southern Farmers Financial Association (SFFA), a new cooperatively-owned institution created to increase... Read more
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more
2024-10-30
Top Tech Startup
This award, presented by both Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, spotlights the top software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space. Read more
2024-10-30
Tenured Employees Exhibit Increased Workplace Happiness: Study
Following a discouraging decline in Q2, where employee happiness plummeted to its lowest in four years, Q3 has seen an unexpected resurgence in employee happiness. Read more
professional development retention
2024-10-30
AI and Generative AI Top Digital Supply Chain Investment Priorities: Study
The survey also found that business-led roles are much less enthusiastic than their IT counterparts when it comes to prioritizing the technology. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-30
Why Cargo Theft is Surging and How to Protect Your Supply Chain
As peak season approaches, vigilance will be key in ensuring that holiday cheer doesn’t turn into a windfall for cargo thieves. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-30
20 Cookbooks Highlighting Global Culinary Traditions
Food Tank is highlighting 20 cookbooks that showcase diverse culinary voices and feature delicious recipes as well as the stories, traditions, and adaptations that inspire them. Read more
2024-10-30
USDA to Issue More than $235 Million to Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters, Including Hurricane Milton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments this week to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida... Read more
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more
2024-10-30
USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health From H5N1 Avian Influenza
To view the announcement on USDA's plan to conduct milk testing to better assess where H5N1 is present, visit: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-builds-actions-protect-livestock-public-health-h5n1-... Read more
2024-10-29
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.4B in New Rail Projects
The more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding is for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. These projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more... Read more
transportation rail & intermodal