The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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
2024-10-23
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2034
On November 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report prepared in support of the... Read more