The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-17
Choco’s New Sales Rep App to Strengthen Customer Relationships for Food Distributors
The Choco Distributor Sales Rep App gives sales representatives at food wholesalers and distributors the tools to analyze data, extract valuable insights and make every interaction more profitable. Read more
software & technology software solutions
2024-10-17
Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two Years
Inventory levels increased in September as downstream retailers began restocking their supplies in anticipation of the upcoming peak season. I Read more
software & technology supply chain visibility
2024-10-16
Study Finds Wildfire Isn't Primary Factor in Invasive Annual Grass Expansion in Great Basin
Scientists examined the assumption that wildfires are the primary factor driving the expansion of invasive annual grasses that are taking over shrubland and grassland in the U.S. Great Basin and found... Read more
invasive annual grasses in the great basin post-fire restoration annual grass management ars range and meadow forage management research unit working lands for wildlife
2024-10-16
Agricultural Research Service Develops Long-Term Roadmap for PFAS in U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today announced several key outcomes from a workshop to develop a research roadmap that would lead to short and... Read more
2024-10-16
Supply Chain Transparency Promotes Sustainable Food Systems
With transparency and sustainability dominating consumer concerns, gaining insight into the origins of agrifood and non-agricultural food commodities is a crucial first step in forging a robust and... Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-10-16
Impact Calculator for Increased Safety in the Workplace
The Boplan Impact Calculator, an online calculation tool designed to accurately assess the impact resistance required for workplace safety. Read more
safety & security worker safety
2024-10-15
New Oat Ready for Active Duty Against Crown Rust Disease
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat germplasm lines to shore up the cereal crop’s defenses against its most devastating fungal disease,... Read more
2024-10-15
U.S. Ports Responsible for Nearly $2.9T in Economic Activity: AAPA Study
U.S. ports are responsible for nearly $2.9 trillion in economic activity and 21.8 million American jobs, according to a study released by the American Association of Port Authorities. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-15
Wanted: More Women in Supply Chain Roles
One way that companies are addressing this workforce challenge is to explore new demographic groups from which to recruit, including women. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-15
Truckload, LTL Rates Hold Steady: Study
The push-pull dynamic of parcel pricing, as carriers implement frequent and creative price hikes to raise revenue, while simultaneously offering exceptionally high discounts to fight for limited... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-15
Increase in Industrial Vacancy Rate Suggests Temporary Supply-Demand Imbalance
As of August, the national industrial vacancy rate in the United States was approximately 6.4%, reflecting an upward trend from the previous months, according to recent data from ITS Logistics,... Read more
warehousing design-build
2024-10-15
DataDocks’ New Features Designed to Streamline Operations
DataDocks launched three new features designed to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Read more
transportation fleet management