The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-10
Tropical Storm Francine to Become Hurricane: AccuWeather
Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane ahead of landfall, producing life-threatening storms and flash flooding across parts of coastal Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi as it... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-09-10
Loadsmart’s FreightIntel AI Reveals Optimization Opportunities from Raw Transportation Data
Loadsmart introduced FreightIntel AI (FI.AI), an advanced freight analytics and intelligence solution that reveals transportation insights and optimization opportunities from raw transportation data. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-09-09
Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions Changes Name to Fleetworthy
Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions completed an extensive rebranding effort to reflect the company’s strategic growth, mission, and expanded road safety and fleet technology. Read more
transportation fleet management
2024-09-09
Women in Supply Chain: Werner's Eileen Dabrowski Named Overall DEI Pioneer
Eileen Dabrowski, learning and development innovator at Werner Enterprises, was named the overall winner of the DEI Pioneer category for this year’s Women in Supply award. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-09-09
Steady Demand for U.S.-Bound Shipments Keeps Container Prices at Bay
The global container shipping industry continues to witness an increase in freight demand for U.S.-bound shipments, according to 59% of supply chain professionals surveyed by Container xChange. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-09
CN, CPKC Rail Strikes Continue to Impact North American Supply Chains
Although it’s back to business as usual, for now, the ripple effects continue to impact the North American supply chain, according to project44. Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2024-09-09
The Food Waste Problem in the Grocery Retail Industry
There are new initiatives and technologies that can help supermarkets cut down on food waste, boosting profits and lowering their environmental impact. Read more
sustainability waste reduction
2024-09-07
Trucking Wages Continue to Rise Despite Challenging Freight Economy: American Trucking Associations
Truckload drivers earned a median annual amount of $76,420 in 2023, a 10% increase over the previous two years. Read more
professional development retention
2024-09-06
USDA to Break Ground on New Plant Research Facility on NC State University Campus
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate... Read more
2024-09-06
Why Younger Generation is Taking Interest in Farming
The farming industry will continue to transform, especially as technology makes farm fresh, sustainable foods more accessible. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-09-05
Scientists Spice Up Their Mosquito Weaponry with Mustard
Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have shown that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, which start their lives in stagnant water before emerging... Read more
mosquito larvae mosquito biocontrol natural ways to control mosquitoes
2024-09-05
How Cutting Supply Chain Costs Can Make Food Processing More Profitable
The key to building an efficient supply chain is to create a strategy, from the C-suite to the production floor. Read more
software & technology software solutions