The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
Freight Factoring Commercial Financing Program for Carriers
altLINE, the invoice factoring branch of The Southern Bank Company, launched freight factoring, a new commercial financing product. Read more
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2024-11-08
Why the Future of Manufacturing Depends on a New Kind of Workforce
By investing in technology and workforce development, the manufacturing industry can better navigate the unpredictable labor market and supply chain with confidence and resiliency. Read more
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2024-11-08
From Military Service to Public Service, U.S. Air Force Veteran BreAnna Martinez Shares Her Path to USDA
Imagine you are 18 years old, from a rural town, and figuring out your next steps. You want opportunities to learn, meet new people, and travel the world. Read more
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2024-11-08
Funding from 2501 Program Strengthens Tribal Communities
“We measure success one student at a time,” said John Phillips, chief of staff at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an organization dedicated to improving educational... Read more
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2024-11-07
USDA and Iowa Award $2.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Iowa to award $2.9 million for 24 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Hottle Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock of Rome, Pa., on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Hill City Commission LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Hill City Commission, LLC and Larry W. Phillips, Hill City, Kan., on Oct. 8, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Matthew Kolb and Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC. on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Releases 2023 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
2024-11-07
Alternative fish farming: Good for the fish and environment?
Conventional salmon farms have come under fire because of high mortality rates of salmon in aqua culture. In Norway, which supplies over 50% of global production, a farm has taken a more responsible... Read more
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2024-11-07
J.B. Hunt Makes Executive Leadership Changes
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Cimcorp, AutoStore and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-11-07
Streamlining Operations While Fostering Innovation in Food and Beverage Industry
This balance between simplifying existing processes and adopting new technologies is critical for navigating today’s challenges and preparing for the future. Read more
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