The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-11-08
Freight Factoring Commercial Financing Program for Carriers
altLINE, the invoice factoring branch of The Southern Bank Company, launched freight factoring, a new commercial financing product. Read more
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2024-11-08
Why the Future of Manufacturing Depends on a New Kind of Workforce
By investing in technology and workforce development, the manufacturing industry can better navigate the unpredictable labor market and supply chain with confidence and resiliency. Read more
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2024-11-07
USDA and Iowa Award $2.9 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Iowa to award $2.9 million for 24 projects through the Resilient Food Systems... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Hottle Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Lynn R. Hottle, doing business as Hottle Livestock of Rome, Pa., on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Hill City Commission LLC
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Hill City Commission, LLC and Larry W. Phillips, Hill City, Kan., on Oct. 8, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and... Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Matthew Kolb and Kolb’s Dairy Sales LLC. on Oct. 22, 2024, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyard (P&S) Act. Read more
2024-11-07
USDA Releases 2023 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual Summary. The summary shows that more than 99 percent of the samples tested had pesticide residues... Read more
2024-11-07
Farm Bureau calls for farm bill progress
Farm Bureau congratulates the new president and calls for action on critical issues like the farm bill, tax relief, and labour, highlighting the need for strong support in agriculture. Read more
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2024-11-07
September marks growth in pork exports
U.S. pork exports saw strong September growth, driven by demand in Mexico, Central America, and Asian markets, setting the stage for potential records in volume and value this year. Read more
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2024-11-07
Ontario’s Best in Agri-Food Excellence 2024
Ontario's 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards celebrates agri-food leaders driving growth across the province, recognizing their achievements in a $50.7 billion industry. Read more
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2024-11-07
Case IH AF Series Now Complete with New Models
Case IH has launched the new AF10 and AF9 combines, offering high capacity, improved technology, and reduced ownership costs for enhanced agricultural productivity. Discover these machines today. Read more
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2024-11-07
Corn Market Outlook: Higher Ending Stocks, Steady Demand, and Price Pressure
In its October World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) update, USDA forecasted a roughly 2% increase in total corn supply for the 2024/25 season, contrasting with last year’s levels,... Read more