The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-04
The Wake of Disruption and Destruction in Supply Chain: Alexis Asks
The impacts of hurricane Helene, now Milton, and the port strike, are shaping up to spell disruption with a capital D. With collaboration, technology and communication, supply chains are moving... 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
2024-10-04
USDA Invests more than $11 Million to Support Resiliency in U.S. Dairy Industry
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $11.04 million in funding to support dairy businesses and producers under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program,... Read more
2024-10-04
USDA Awards $19.2M in Scholarships for Undergraduates at 1890 Land-grant Institutions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food... Read more
2024-10-04
Language Matters: Cooperative Extension Provides Resources in Spanish
More than 41 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and Spanish is the most spoken language after English in the country. Cooperative Extension across the nation recognizes the... Read more
research and science usda science nifa national institute of food and agriculture cooperative extension spanish
2024-10-04
USDA Offers Resources, Adds Flexibilities to Disaster Assistance Programs to Help Hurricane Helene-Impacted Farmers, Foresters and Communities
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist... Read more
2024-10-03
Mitigating climate change with local weather data
After repeat devastation by floods, a community in Kerala has come together to mitigate the impact of climate change: collecting and sharing regional-specific weather data. Read more
nature and environment india
2024-10-03
A spiky delicacy from Malaysia gets trade boost from China
Malaysia, one of the world's biggest producers of the spiky, smelly durian, is expected to profit from growing the fruit. Hopes for a boom were triggered after China has opened its market for imports... Read more
business malaysia
2024-10-03
Urgent Call for U.S. Transportation: Fix Mobile Tech, Empower Frontline Workers and Drive Sustainability Forward
Amid ongoing economic and operational hurdles, U.S. transportation and logistics professionals are calling for a renewed focus on supporting frontline workers and enhancing sustainability to improve... Read more
transportation trucking
2024-10-03
Cargill Teamsters on Strike
Teamsters Local 238 members at Cargill are on strike due to the company’s failure to come to terms on a fair agreement. Read more
safety & security regulations
2024-10-03
Alleviating Truck Congestion and Boosting Efficiency for Perishables
The Airforwarders Association is pivotal in advocating for infrastructure improvements that directly benefit shippers and the like. Read more
transportation air cargo
2024-10-03
Consumers Frustrated with Rising Prices: RRD Survey
A recent survey conducted by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company found that consumers across key demographic groups have reached a breaking point and are shifting their shopping habits. Read more
safety & security regulations