The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-28
Scientists Ratchet Up Key Amino Acid in Corn
Experimental lines of field corn developed by a team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists will usher in new commercial hybrids offering high-methionine grain. Read more
field corn high-methionine corn organic poultry corn insects and crop genetics research unit
2024-09-28
25 Largest Industrial and Logistics Markets Poised for Faster Recovery than Others: Study
The 25 largest U.S. industrial markets — by inventory — represent 76% of the total U.S. industrial base among the 77 markets Colliers tracks, according to a recent Colliers report. Read more
warehousing design-build
2024-09-27
Food Recalls in 2024 are Surging. What’s the Crisis Response?
Although large manufacturers receive most of the media attention for food recalls, these 600,000 small food manufacturers also face large-scale recalls on a daily basis. The proper risk strategy and... Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-09-27
Harnessing Optimism to Solve Global Hunger
Being optimistic means we understand what’s required of us and are willing to take on that uphill battle, panelists said at Climate Week NYC. Read more
2024-09-26
Women In Trucking Association Names New Membership Director
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SpartanNash, RK Logistics and more. Read more
professional development training/onboarding
2024-09-26
Listeria Outbreak Highlights Need for More Digitalized Food Safety Approaches
By embracing emerging technologies, food operators can do their part to protect customers, preserve lives, and position themselves for success in the evolving food safety landscape. Read more
safety & security food safety
2024-09-26
Connecting Dots Between Climate, Food Waste, and Soil Health
Ecosystem well-being is deeply tied to our own well-being as people and communities, panelists said during a Climate Week Summit. Read more
2024-09-25
Nature Preserve Vintage Museum Collection, Modern Research Intersect in Century-Long Bee Study
At a tranquil nature reserve in South Michigan, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and her collaborators connected olden wild bee sample collections and modern technology to better... Read more
2024-09-25
ILA, USMX Contract Negotiations Remain in Limbo
Negotiations show signs of breaking down, making a strike appear increasingly likely, threatening to disrupt nearly half of the nation's ocean trade. Here's what this means for the future of supply... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-25
How Retailers are Rewriting Peak Season Strategies to Emphasize Growth
Geographic variations underscore the need for tailored strategies for local market dynamics. Read more
warehousing grocery retail
2024-09-25
'Biodiversity Is Our Real Crop Insurance'
Strengthening land—and those who steward it—is central to creating a more resilient and nourishing future, panelists said at Climate Week. Read more
2024-09-24
USDA Cites American Fruit & Produce Corp. in Florida for PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on American Fruit & Produce Corp., Miami, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions... Read more