The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-25
What the Next U.S. Election Means for Food Systems
'This is the last election that counts in terms of whether we make things happen at the pace they must.” Read more
2024-10-25
How Can Conscious Transformation Help Food Systems?
How can we expect to respond to the climate crisis effectively if we can’t tap into our collective wisdom? Read more
2024-10-25
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean, More Affordable Energy for Seven Rural Electric Cooperatives from South Carolina to Colorado as Part of Investing in America Agenda
Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced more than $3 billion through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program to lower electricity... Read more
2024-10-25
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits North Carolina to Highlight Federal Resources Available to Help Farmers, Families and Communities Recover from Hurricane Helene
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and... Read more
2024-10-24
Rockwell Automation Names President for Americas Region
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at RK Logistics, Rockwell and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-24
How Rail Can Optimize Food, Beverage and Cold Chain Transportation
Freight transportation by rail is customizable, consistent, and sustainable. Embracing rail transport is not just a strategic choice for today, but a forward-thinking solution for food and beverage... Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2024-10-24
Transportation, Logistics Outlook for 2025 Brings Both Risk, Opportunity: Report
Expect moderate growth to return in the first quarter and long-term growth trends of 5.7%, year over year, to be restored by the end of 2025, according to Motive's outlook report. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-24
Transborder Freight Between U.S., Mexico Experiences Uptick: Report
Transborder freight between the United States, Canada and Mexico experience a slight uptick across all modes, according to a report released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-24
East, West Coast Recovery Efforts Following Severe Supply Chain Disruptions
Despite the quick recovery in inbound container vessel numbers, there was still a significant number of vessels anchored outside major ports. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-24
Mastering Food & Beverage Transportation with Technology
Sponsored by Solera Fleet Solutions, this webinar explores how technology can revolutionize your transportation operations. Read more
software & technology emerging technologies
2024-10-24
USDA Forest Service announces open grant opportunity to strengthen forest products economy and forest sector jobs as part of Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is making up to $34 million in funding available to support innovation and jobs in the forestry sector while supporting healthy... Read more
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