The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-15
U.S. Ports Responsible for Nearly $2.9T in Economic Activity: AAPA Study
U.S. ports are responsible for nearly $2.9 trillion in economic activity and 21.8 million American jobs, according to a study released by the American Association of Port Authorities. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-10-15
Major USDA Investments in Local Foods Strengthen School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today emphasized USDA’s ongoing commitment to connecting local farmers and producers with schools nationwide that serve meals to about 30 million children every... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Announces Availability of D-SNAP for Disaster Areas in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through the... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Makes Indemnity Payments to Producers Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help producers impacted by Hurricane Helene in the recovery process. USDA is... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Invests in Hispanic-serving Institutions to Strengthen Higher Education in Agriculture
As Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations wrap, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an investment of more than $15 million to promote and strengthen agriculture-related... Read more
2024-10-15
USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Jose
National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and... Read more
research and science usda science national institute of food and agriculture nifa science stem education hispanic heritage month
2024-10-15
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
When Congress enacted the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926, it directed the USDA to create a range of federal services in support of producer-owned cooperatives. For nearly 100 years, USDA has... Read more
rural rural development cooperatives
2024-10-15
USDA Intern Gains Hands-on Experience and Learns the Value of Networking
Marco Antonio Alcantar Alvarez, a rising sophomore at California State University majoring in graphic design, was one of 14 students selected for an internship over the summer with the U.S. Department... Read more
equity initiatives office of partnerships and public engagement oppe internships
2024-10-15
Deputy Secretary Torres Small Visits Georgia Food Bank to Highlight Biden-Harris Administration Commitment to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited Golden Harvest Food Bank in Augusta, Georgia where she took part in a roundtable discussion surrounding the organization’s critical work to... Read more
2024-10-14
Drones in the Sky, Food at Your Door: The New Delivery Route
Drone technology has the potential to reshape the logistics industry, providing faster, more efficient, and sustainable solutions for a wide range of goods and services. Read more
transportation last-mile
2024-10-14
Harnessing the Power of TMS and WMS for Optimal Efficiency
TMS and WMS are a heavy arm of modern logistics operations. Both systems streamline different aspects of the supply chain as a powerful tool for increase efficiency. Read more
software & technology wms/tms
2024-10-11
Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals Most Vulnerable Sectors Impacted by Hurricane Milton
Exiger's AI identified over 50,000 individual companies directly impacted by Hurricane Milton and 33,000 indirectly impacted, with agriculture, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, defense and aerospace... Read more
sustainability agriculture