The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-29
Women in Supply Chain Award Paves Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders
These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference.... Read more
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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
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2024-10-28
Cdn. farmers can win a chance to brew their own beer
Producers can enter the FieldBrew contest until November 15 Read more
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2024-10-28
Ontario Agri-Food Biosecurity gets a boost
Canada and Ontario are investing $7.5 million in 365 projects under the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative to strengthen biosecurity in Ontario’s agri-food sector, preventing disease spread. Read more
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2024-10-28
North Carolina farmers find relief with USDA support
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits North Carolina to announce USDA resources to help farmers and communities recover from Hurricane Helene's devastation. Read more
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2024-10-28
Setting the record straight on Bill C-282 and what it means for Canada
Five Canadian associations provide an op-ed article describing the need to protect small farm businesses. Read more
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2024-10-28
$3 Billion for clean energy - A win for rural America
USDA announces a $3 billion investment for rural cooperatives, aiming to reduce energy costs and enhance job opportunities while promoting clean energy solutions. Read more
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2024-10-28
Does sustainable aviation fuel opens doors for US farmers?
Sustainable aviation fuel could transform the US agricultural landscape but relies on effective policies and market support to drive biofuel production growth. Read more
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2024-10-28
Specialty crop funding boosts South Carolina farmers
South Carolina farmers receive $603,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Grants, enhancing education, marketing, and research in the specialty crop industry to benefit local agriculture. Read more
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2024-10-28
Uninspected meat found - public health alert
Certain meat and poultry products from Myanmar were illegally imported and are being recalled due to safety concerns. Read more
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