The latest news from the agricultural sector
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
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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
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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
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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
2024-10-11
Total Distribution Acquires REO Processing & REO Logistics
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), acquired the assets of REO Processing & REO Logistics. Read more
transportation cold chain
2024-10-11
How E-Commerce Order Management Systems Make Food Delivery More Sustainable
Here are some key strategies food delivery partners can use to create a more sustainable future. Read more
transportation last-mile
2024-10-11
Breaking barriers, honoring diversity and advancing inclusion: USDA Partners with University of North Carolina at Pembroke to Expand Opportunities for Tribal Students
October is a special month, full of opportunities to reflect on the beauty and strength found in our diversity. As we celebrate both Global Diversity Awareness Month and National Disability Employment... Read more
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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
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