The latest news from the agricultural sector
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 and the port strike are shaping up to spell disruption with a capital D. With collaboration, technology and communication, supply chains are moving forward the best... 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
Lessiter Media Bolsters Marketing and Ad Services Teams with Addition of Two New Team Members
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - Lessiter Media is proud to announce the expansion of its marketing and ad services divisions through the addition of two new team members. Read more
2024-10-03
Early harvest - key to higher corn yields
Learn how early corn harvest at increased moisture levels can boost yields and economic returns, according to GSI research. Read more
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2024-10-03
Report: Agribusiness Monopolies Harming Farmers, Consumers
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new report looking at agribusiness consolidation found decades of mergers have reduced competition, leading to higher costs for farmers and consumers in Maryland and nationwide.
The report,... Read more
2024-10-03
Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working... Read more
2024-10-03
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces Environmental Quality Incentives Program Sign-Up
State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces a Fiscal Year 2025 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest... Read more
2024-10-03
GAFSP Launches $75 Million Financing Window to Mobilize Private Investment into High-Potential Agricultural Entrepreneurs
GAFSP has launched a new $75 million investment window to accelerate financial innovations supporting smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the agri-food sector,... Read more
2024-10-03
Droughts Drive Spanish Boom in Pistachio Farming
Two decades ago, Miguel Angel Garcia harvested grapes and grains on his farm in central Spain, like his father and grandfather before him. Read more
2024-10-03
Pitting Good Versus Bad Fungi on Sweet Corn: A Delicate Dance
The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural... Read more
2024-10-03
SDSU Extension to Host Disease Scouting Workshop for Corn, Soybeans
South Dakota State University Extension will host a scouting session for corn and soybean diseases confirmed in the state. Read more