The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-31
USDA and Wisconsin Award $3.1 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 Wisconsin to award $3.1 million for 41 equipment projects through the Resilient... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Cites Cantero Produce Corp. in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Cantero Produce Corp., Panama City, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include... Read more
2024-10-31
USDA Announces $33.5 Million in Grant Awards to Expand Local and Regional Food Systems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service today awarded over $33.5 million for 113 grant projects in 43 states and territories to expand and strengthen local and... Read more
2024-10-31
ARS Hosts 30th Anniversary Ceremony for USDA George E. Brown, Jr. Salinity Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) hosted the 30th anniversary ceremony of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
George E. Brown, Jr., Salinity Laboratory... Read more
2024-10-31
How Distributors Can Leverage the Right Tools to Reduce Food Waste
Reducing food waste is a team effort, and distributors play a critical role in leading the charge. Here's why. Read more
sustainability waste reduction
2024-10-31
Netradyne Releases Drowsy Driving Detection Sensor
This innovation comes ahead of national Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 3-9. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-31
Everstream Analytics Launches Automated Risk Projection Scoring Solution
Everstream Analytics launched Climate Risk Scores, a first-in-the-industry strategic supplier risk assessment solution designed to quantify the impact of leading climate indicators and project how... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-31
60% of U.S. Workers Support Current DEI Policies
Nearly 58% of U.S. workers believe their organization devotes the appropriate level of effort and resources to their diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read more
professional development mentorship programs
2024-10-31
Resilinc Announces Chris Lanier as New Chief Technology Officer
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at Resilinc, Motiv and more. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-31
Registration is Now Open for USDA’s 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that registration is now open for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum. The event, titled “Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today,”... Read more
2024-10-31
With Support from USDA, Southern Farmers Financial Association Launches to Help Farmers Access Capital to Begin or Grow Small Farming Operations
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and partners announced the launch of the Southern Farmers Financial Association (SFFA), a new cooperatively-owned institution created to increase... Read more
2024-10-30
Biden-Harris Administration Makes Investments to Strengthen American Farms & Businesses, Increase Competition and Lower Costs
During a visit to Dramm Corp. today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will... Read more