The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-15
Wanted: More Women in Supply Chain Roles
One way that companies are addressing this workforce challenge is to explore new demographic groups from which to recruit, including women. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-15
Truckload, LTL Rates Hold Steady: Study
The push-pull dynamic of parcel pricing, as carriers implement frequent and creative price hikes to raise revenue, while simultaneously offering exceptionally high discounts to fight for limited... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-15
Increase in Industrial Vacancy Rate Suggests Temporary Supply-Demand Imbalance
As of August, the national industrial vacancy rate in the United States was approximately 6.4%, reflecting an upward trend from the previous months, according to recent data from ITS Logistics,... Read more
warehousing design-build
2024-10-15
DataDocks’ New Features Designed to Streamline Operations
DataDocks launched three new features designed to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-10-15
Trucker Tools’ Fraud Identification Features to Protect Against Increasing Threats
Trucker Tools launched its new Fraud Toolkit, a suite of advanced fraud identification features designed to combat the growing challenge of fraudulent activities in the freight industry. Read more
transportation wms/tms
2024-10-15
ETQ Launches AI-Based Predictive Quality Analytics Solution
The solution enables automated, early detection and proactive resolution to prevent manufacturing problems, limit production variation, speed decision making, and deliver prescriptive solutions. Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-10-15
Mojix, Seagull Software Merger to Create Leading Supply Chain and Traceability Platform
Seagull Software announced a merger with Mojix, which will leverage Seagull Software’s BarTender’s global customer base and value-added channel partner network with more than 250,000 customers across... Read more
warehousing packaging
2024-10-15
U.S. Ports Responsible for Nearly $2.9T in Economic Activity: AAPA Study
U.S. ports are responsible for nearly $2.9 trillion in economic activity and 21.8 million American jobs, according to a study released by the American Association of Port Authorities. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-15
Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million children every... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Announces Availability of D-SNAP for Disaster Areas in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through the... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related... Read more