The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
Surge in 'Turkey's granary' sinkholes imperils agriculture
Over 2,600 sinkholes in Turkey's Konya Plain are threatening agriculture and residential areas, driven by drought and excessive water use. Read more
2024-09-06
New Dutch coalition is scrapping a successful nature restoration plan
There are concerns on what the new coalition’s plans will be for nature and the environment in the Netherlands. 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
2024-09-06
Restoring Justice: Black Farmers Receive ‘Historic’ Payout
'With this victory in hand we are walking in the right direction toward reparative justice.' Read more
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
Reforming the CAP? How the EU sees the future of its agriculture
Changing the rules on subsidising farmers is at the heart of a 100-page report on the future of agriculture set to feed a vision document due in the first 100 days of the Commission President Ursula... Read more
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