The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Marchella of NY Inc. in New York for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). The company,... Read more
2024-09-11
USDA Files Action Against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. in Georgia for Alleged PACA Violations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors Inc. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).... Read more
2024-09-11
Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn
Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades. Read more
2024-09-11
Women in Supply Chain: GoBolt's Kristy Bates Named Overall Workforce Innovator
Kristy Bates, SVP, revenue for GoBolt, was named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply award. Read more
transportation 3pl/4pl
2024-09-11
Lack of Unified Data Drives Need for Next-Generation AI Platforms: Study
Significant technology challenges prevent many companies from realizing the true business value of AI implementations, according to a new report released from Coresight Research in partnership with... Read more
software & technology ai/ar
2024-09-11
How Relocating Manufacturing from Asia to North America will Lead to Paradigm Shift in Rail and Logistics
The onshoring/reshoring phenomenon does offer great potential to grow rail business in the short term and strengthen the rail industry as a whole. However, improvements are needed to move forward. Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2024-09-11
Biden-Harris Administration Provides Millions to Boost Trucking Workforce Programs
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced awards totaling nearly $3.5 million to 27 colleges and other commercial driver’s license (CDL)... Read more
professional development supply chain education
2024-09-10
USDA Announces October Meeting of the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will meet in-person and virtually Oct. 8, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET and Oct.... Read more
2024-09-10
USDA and the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center Make Available $3.32 Million to Farm and Food Businesses in First Round of Business Builder Subawards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Appalachia Regional Food Business Center (ARFBC) today announced the availability of $3.32 million in Business Builder subawards to support food and farm... Read more
2024-09-10
Not just CO2: what are the greenhouse gases driving global warming?
Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to tackle. Read more
2024-09-10
Potential Labor Disruptions, Pre-Tariff Shipping Costs to Impact Freight Market
Potential labor disruptions in the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and heavy pre-tariff shipping pending the outcome of the U.S. election could severely impact global supply chains. Here's why. Read more
transportation ocean ports & carriers
2024-09-10
U.S. F&B Businesses Battle Rising Costs, Economic Uncertainty
An Expert Market report sponsored by Toast revealed that over half (56%) of U.S. food and beverage business owners say managing operational costs and maintaining profitability is their main challenge. Read more
warehousing foodservice