The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-17
Meet USDA Liaison Herminia Gomez
Herminia Gomez serves as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) liaison, working closely with Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Northeast. HSIs are colleges and universities where the total... Read more
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2024-09-16
2024 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open
This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 24. Read more
software & technology supply chain visibility
2024-09-16
Impact of Satellite Data to Global Food Security
In essence, satellite technology acts as a vigilant guardian of our food production system, providing critical insights to maintain crop health, sustain food production, and prevent crises. Read more
sustainability agriculture
2024-09-16
AutoStore Introduces Multi-Temperature Solution
AutoStore introduces new Grid capabilities: the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorized Service Vehicles and enhancements to the cube control software. Read more
warehousing cold storage
2024-09-16
E-Grocery Sales Climbed 7% Vs. Year Ago
August also marked the third straight month of high single-digit sales gains for e-grocery in 2024, primarily driven by strong promotional efforts for subscription and membership programs that started... Read more
warehousing grocery retail
2024-09-16
Women in Supply Chain Award: How Mentorship, Collaboration and Self-Advocacy Pave the Way for Future Female Leaders
Meet the winners from this year's Women in Supply Chain award. For these winners, it’s about mentorship, self-advocacy, collaboration and closing the gender gap to pave the way for future female... Read more
professional development retention
2024-09-16
The Southern Region Grows a Delicious Slice of the Nation’s Agricultural Pie
The Southern Region of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is home to nearly 144,000 farming operations that produce a... Read more
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2024-09-15
This Swedish vertical farm grows vegetables inside of supermarket
This in-store farming solution uses a hydroponic method, where plants are grown in rockwool plugs in water without soil. Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Announces Appointments to the Softwood Lumber Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Softwood Lumber Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Issues Recommended Decision on Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order No. 989
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a recommended decision today on proposed amendments to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Awards Over $10 Million in Funding to Strengthen Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products and Address Food Insecurity in Underserved Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding over $10 million for 19 grant projects to expand new market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products, increase access to... Read more
2024-09-13
USDA Announces 2023 Awardees of 1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program, Accepting Applications for 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced its 2023 awardees for the
1890 Faculty Research Sabbatical Program and is now accepting applications for the... Read more