The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
Microbial Allies May Help Turn Tables on Tar Spot Fungus in Corn
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are leaving no stone—or rather, leaf—unturned in their search for new ways to counter the fungus that causes tar spot, a yield-robbing disease of field... Read more
tar spot fungus in corn
2024-10-23
Female Transportation Founders Create Gift of Freedom to Provide Free Counseling Services To Sex Trafficking Victims
Sharon Siar, VP and CFO of Talon Freight Services LLC; Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Logistics Management; and Kristy Knichel, president, CEO and owner of Knichel Logistics joined forces to... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-23
Navigating Post-M&A Supply Chain and Logistics Integration in Food Industry
End-to-end strategic planning is the focus for business leaders if companies are going to manage the M&A transition effectively, particularly those navigating the unique challenges that face the food... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-22
TrueCommerce Unveils AI-Enhanced Demand Planning and Replenishment Solution for Vendor Managed Inventory
TrueCommerce launched ReplenishAI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution that leverages AI algorithms to analyze historical sales and generate demand pattern clusters. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-22
Samsara Launches AI-Powered Drowsiness Detection Feature
Samsara launched its Drowsiness Detection feature into general availability, using Samsara’s comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) models—trained on its large-scale dataset—to proactively detect... Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-22
How New Vehicle Reimbursement Technology Will Optimize Food and Beverage Fleets
By enhancing operational efficiency and offering predictive maintenance, these systems improve vehicle and driver retention, critical for long-term success in a fiercely competitive landscape. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-10-22
Fuel Price Decline Leads to Improved Trucking Conditions: Study
A return to consistent decreases in fuel prices was the biggest factor in better market conditions for carriers in August, although all factors improved at least minimally. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-21
Electric tractors: For greener fields and greener air?
The first electric tractors are now helping farms to improve their environmental record. “Tadus”, developed in Germany, is already in the field at an organic farm outside Munich. Read more
business germany
2024-10-21
Total U.S. E-Grocery Sales in Q3 Surge to $27.4B
Online grocery in the United States experienced robust growth in Q3, with total sales rising by 13.8% to $27.4 billion compared to $24 billion for the same period in 2023. Read more
warehousing grocery retail
2024-10-21
Smaller-Sized Companies Employ More Female Drivers: Study
The 2024-25 WIT Index released by Women In Trucking Association (WIT) found a substantial number of women in influential leadership roles. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-21
Why Regionalized Distribution and Fresh Produce are a Perfect Match
A fresher, more reliable supply can and should alter customer expectations around what goods are affordable and readily available for them and their communities. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-10-20
Rock Stars of the Supply Chain and Pros to Know: Container Maintenance, Marino Group's David Miller Talks Worker Safety
David Miller, senior director of Container Maintenance Corporation and The Marino Group, was named one of our Rising Star award winners from this year’s Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award and Pros... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers