The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
USDA and the Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center Will Make Available $6.75 Million to Food and Farm Businesses through Business Builder Subaward Program
Funding is currently available for projects in Colorado, requests for applications in other states to follow Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Cites Peak Seasons Produce LLC in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Peak Seasons Produce LLC, Miami Lakes, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, New York and Oregon from Operating in the Produce Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Settles Case with Beltex Corporation, d/b/a Frontier Meats, a/k/a Frontier Packing Company and Eric Nauwelaers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reached a consent decision with Beltex Corporation, doing business as Frontier Meats, also known as Frontier Packing Company (Frontier Meats), Arlington,... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Under Secretary Moffitt Highlights Investments in Organic Agriculture
Oct. 23, 2024-- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt yesterday attended the National Organic Standards Board fall meeting to... Read more