The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-10
OP-ED: Happy Agriculture Week from Minister Flack
Ontario's agri-food industry has grown to almost $51 billion in GDP Read more
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2024-10-10
LEAP Project: Farmer Recruitment for Field Survey
We are looking for farmers with fields in the Black soil zone of Manitoba and Saskatchewan to participate in an on-farm study. Would you be interested in participating? Read more
2024-10-10
Growing Season Overview
Cool, wet conditions prevailed during May and June in Manitoba, resulting in delayed seeding and slow crop growth at the start of the season. By the end of May, the majority of the province had... Read more
2024-10-10
Building a Safety Culture in Industrial Work Environments
Even one injury is one too many. To achieve safety improvements, developing a “Safety Culture” is the key to nurturing safer work environments. Read more
safety & security worker safety
2024-10-10
SeaCube Container Leasing Adds to Board of Directors
Personnel updates sees new appointments and promotions at SeaCube, Superior Industrial Refrigeration and More. Read more
professional development hiring
2024-10-10
The Tech Behind Warehouse Transformation: Unlocking the Power of Orchestration
Join us for an exclusive webinar where industry leaders from AutoScheduler.AI and PepsiCo come together to discuss how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing warehouse orchestration. Read more
webinars
2024-10-10
State of Transportation Insurance Report Underscores Challenges in Commercial Trucking
Commercial transportation continues to grow, but challenges have arisen due to an increased demand for last-mile deliveries during a labor shortage, according to results from a Risk Strategies report. Read more
safety & security risk/compliance
2024-10-10
Freight Transportation Services Up 1.1% from Previous Month
The level of for-hire freight shipments in August measured by the Freight TSI was 1.1% below the all-time high of 141.5 reached in August 2019. Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-10
Election Uncertainty and Global Volatility to Persist Well into 2025
The U.S. container trading market is experiencing heightened volatility due to several influencing factors. The recent strikes at East Coast ports have left a lasting impact on supply chains, while... Read more
software & technology supply chain visibility
2024-10-09
$15 Billion agricultural hit from Hurricane Helene
The devastation from Hurricane Helene in the Southeast has led to almost $15 billion in agricultural losses, severely impacting crops and livestock. Read more
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2024-10-09
New funding to enhance Ontario's Agri-Food workforce
A $4 million investment from Canada and Ontario aims to recruit and retain skilled agri-food workers, addressing labour shortages and strengthening the industry. Read more
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2024-10-09
Farmers and Hurricane Milton
The hurricane is expected to make landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday Read more
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