The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
2024-10-29
USDA’s Agricultural Research Technology Center Breaks Ground in Davis, CA
Advances in crop production and preservation are poised for new digs as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) broke ground today for a modernized facility to... Read more
2024-10-29
War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years
Mines and explosives have become one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian farmers. With huge swathes of fertile land being heavily contaminated, what does this mean for the world's dinner plates? Read more
business ukraine
2024-10-29
Toxic harvest: The silent crisis among India's farmers
In India's Punjab state, where fields sustain families, pesticides are poisoning locals. Farmers and their families face chronic health problems, and lack of access to medical care. Read more
health india
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
2024-10-29
Supply Chain Climate Audits to De-Risk Global Agri-Food Supply Chains
Helios Artificial Intelligence (Helios AI) launched new Supply Chain Climate Audits (SC²A), designed to help companies address the growing climate risks impacting global agri-food supply chains. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-29
How High-Touch Service and Company Culture Drive Lasting Success in Supply Chain
Company culture is far more than a trendy term; it's the essence that showcases what an organization contributes to a partnership, both internally with the team and externally with customers. Read more
transportation 3pl/4pl
2024-10-28
Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste
Irrigation systems are costly ventures for many in Africa. But in Malawi, one young man is using electronic waste to create cost-effective water pumps for farmers. Zack Caleb Mwale shows how he builds... Read more
nature and environment africa
2024-10-28
Planning for Elongated Air Peak Season in 2025
As shippers plan for 2025, this extended air peak season has added another layer of complexity as forecasting is less reliable than ever. Read more
transportation air cargo
2024-10-25
How Warehouse Managers Can Lead Frontline Workers Through Shipping Delays and Strikes
With the right training and tools, managers can lead their teams through any disruption, ensuring that the supply chain remains as resilient as possible in the face of adversity. Read more
professional development training/onboarding