The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-19
Sowing the Future of Agriculture in Philadelphia
This month, nearly 200,000 K-12 students from across Philadelphia head back to school, filling classrooms and lunchrooms across the city with excitement for the new year ahead. Read more
research and science usda science research education economics urban agriculture agricultural education
2024-09-18
Scientists Seek a Balance Between Crop Production and Protecting the Environment
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS),
Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), in Sidney, Montana, completed a study that shows the use of continuous... Read more
greenhouse gas emissions
2024-09-18
How Grocery Stores Can Meet Looming Climate Regulations
Properly operating freezer and refrigeration systems are the consumer’s guarantee of safely preserved perishable food items with the longest shelf life possible. Read more
warehousing cold storage
2024-09-18
Descartes Acquires MyCarrierPortal to Enhance Carrier Onboarding
Descartes Systems Group acquired Assure Assist, Inc., doing business as MyCarrierPortal, a provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-09-17
Avetta, National Safety Council to Introduce Safety Maturity Index
Avetta partnered with the National Safety Council to launch the Safety Maturity Index, a systems-based approach to target health and safety weaknesses within the supply chain to help avoid serious... Read more
safety & security worker safety
2024-09-17
Labor Strikes on U.S. Container Imports Loom Ahead of Peak Season
In August, U.S. container cargo imports surged by 12.9% year-over-year, with major ports handling nearly 2.5 million TEUs. While this reflects strong freight demand, it also intensifies concerns as... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-17
How Advanced Packaging Technologies Enhance Food Security
Advanced packaging technologies are transforming the food industry by extending shelf life and monitoring freshness to ensure product integrity. Read more
warehousing packaging
2024-09-17
Fleet Advantage’s EV Path Program Helps Heavy Duty Transportation Fleets Adopt Electric Vehicle Trucks
Fleet Advantage launched its new “EV Path” program designed specifically to support heavy duty fleet organizations in their transition to electric vehicle and alternative fuel trucks. Read more
transportation electrification
2024-09-17
DCSA State of the Industry Report Underscores Digitalization Benefits for Shipping Container Industry
86% of cargo owners see digitization as a tool for operational efficiency, while ports and terminals highlight its value in enabling scalability. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-17
EROAD’s New AI Dashcam Helps Fleets Enhance Safety and Fleet Management Programs
EROAD announced Clarity Edge AI Dashcam, a three-in-one video-based solution to help fleets enhance safety and fleet management programs and proactively increase fleet safety and reduce risk. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-09-17
Meet USDA Liaison Herminia Gomez
Herminia Gomez serves as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) liaison, working closely with Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Northeast. HSIs are colleges and universities where the total... Read more
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2024-09-16
2024 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open
This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 24. Read more
software & technology supply chain visibility