The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee to Meet October 29-30
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grain Inspection Advisory Committee’s fall meeting will be held October 29-30 in Kansas City, Missouri. The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Federal... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
Special Notice for Third Party Logistic (3PL) Firms for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Food for the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) – Request for Information
POC: Nick Skarzynski, Contract Specialist, AMS Commodity Procurement Program, Phone (404) 562-5862, Email:
Nicholas.Skarzynski@usda.gov Read more
2024-10-04
Serbia: Extreme weather devastates agricultural yields
A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia is having a severe impact not only on staple crops such as corn and wheat but also on popular heirloom varieties of pepper. While farmers fight to... Read more
society serbia
2024-10-04
Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent in a Competitive Environment
By offering competitive compensation packages, investing in employee development, and adopting creative recruitment strategies, businesses can build a resilient workforce. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-04
The Wake of Disruption and Destruction in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks
The impacts of hurricane Helene, now Milton, and the port strike, are shaping up to spell disruption with a capital D. With collaboration, technology and communication, supply chains are moving... Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-04
International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance Reach Tentative Agreement; Ports Resume Operation
All 45,000 dockworkers who went on strike Oct. 1 have resumed to their duties. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-03
Mitigating climate change with local weather data
After repeat devastation by floods, a community in Kerala has come together to mitigate the impact of climate change: collecting and sharing regional-specific weather data. Read more
nature and environment india
2024-10-03
A spiky delicacy from Malaysia gets trade boost from China
Malaysia, one of the world's biggest producers of the spiky, smelly durian, is expected to profit from growing the fruit. Hopes for a boom were triggered after China has opened its market for imports... Read more
business malaysia
2024-10-03
Urgent Call for U.S. Transportation: Fix Mobile Tech, Empower Frontline Workers and Drive Sustainability Forward
Amid ongoing economic and operational hurdles, U.S. transportation and logistics professionals are calling for a renewed focus on supporting frontline workers and enhancing sustainability to improve... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-03
Cargill Teamsters on Strike
Teamsters Local 238 members at Cargill are on strike due to the company’s failure to come to terms on a fair agreement. Read more
safety & security regulations
2024-10-03
Alleviating Truck Congestion and Boosting Efficiency for Perishables
The Airforwarders Association is pivotal in advocating for infrastructure improvements that directly benefit shippers and the like. Read more
transportation air cargo