The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-17
Ports Industrial Markets Continue to Cool as Vacancies Climb
U.S. ports shows port-proximate real estate demand continues to cool as vacancies climb despite increased cargo throughput at the top U.S. ports year-to-date, according to a Cushman & Wakefield... Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
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
2024-10-17
USDA Highlights Success of Historic Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding opportunity that expands markets for... Read more
2024-10-17
Biden-Harris Administration Connects People, Farms and Businesses to Reliable High-Speed Internet in the Dakotas and Eight States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced nearly $173 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers and business owners in the... 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
2024-10-16
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens Alaska Tribal Representation on Federal Subsistence Board
The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced a final rule to strengthen Alaska Tribal representation on the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB), which manages subsistence use on federal... Read more
2024-10-16
Cooperatives and Public Service: Honoring USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief Jim Wadsworth
To mark Co-op month, we honor James Wadsworth, the USDA Cooperative Services Branch Chief. Jim has been the caretaker of the Agricultural Cooperative Statistics program, which provides aggregated data... Read more
rural rural development cooperatives national cooperative month
2024-10-16
Experience the Prairies in the Northern Plains Region
Vast flatland, fertile soil and endless prairie make up USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Northern Plains Region, which is comprised of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and... Read more
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