Technology & logistics news
2024-05-17
New rural ambassador program to address gender entrepreneurship gap
A new Rural Ambassador Program will support current and aspiring women business owners with the resources, mentorship and networking opportunities they need to start and grow their businesses. Read more
2024-05-17
Tive, Food Shippers of America Study Reveals 75% of Food Shippers Investing in Supply Chain Visibility Technology
Close to 75% of survey respondents say they’re investing in technologies to support supply chain/shipment visibility, according to new research from Tive and the Food Shippers of America. Read more
software & technology supply chain visibility
2024-05-17
Team Alberta Crops Seek Provincial Support to Prevent the Potential CN, CPKC Rail Strike.
Alberta’s crop sector farmers are aware of the negotiations taking place between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and both the Canada National Railway (CN) and the Canadian Pacific Kansas... Read more
2024-05-17
Team Alberta Crops Seek Provincial Support to Prevent the Potential CN, CPKC Rail Strike.
Alberta’s crop sector farmers are aware of the negotiations taking place between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and both the Canada National Railway (CN) and the Canadian Pacific Kansas... Read more
2024-05-17
Team Alberta Crops Seek Provincial Support to Prevent the Potential CN, CPKC Rail Strike.
Alberta’s crop sector farmers are aware of the negotiations taking place between the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) and both the Canada National Railway (CN) and the Canadian Pacific Kansas... Read more
2024-05-17
Rethinking Food Insecurity Risk Management in Canada: The Role of Agri-Tech and Accelerators
The most recent
Global Food Security Index (GFSI) report by
Economist Impact signals a weakening global food system where Canada stands as a key player, holding the 7
th rank among 113 countries... Read more
2024-05-17
East Gen Launches Registration For 2024 Atlantic Showcase
Dear Atlantic Dairy and Beef Members, Read more
2024-05-17
Support the passage of Bill C-280 in the Senate
Bill C-280, the
Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, is currently under consideration in the Canadian Senate. The Bill has now been referred for consideration at the... Read more
2024-05-17
Precise Depth Placement Key to Planting Success
Jeremy Hughes from HORSCH introduces the advanced features of the Maestro row units, designed for precision and durability in tough farming conditions. Read more
ag news farm news horsch maestro precision agriculture agricultural machinery
2024-05-17
Total Distribution Acquires D+S Distribution, Integrated Logistics Services
Total Distribution, Inc. (TDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Peoples Services, Inc. (PSI), acquired the assets of D+S Distribution, Inc. and Integrated Logistics Services, Inc. Read more
transportation 3pl/4pl
2024-05-16
Potential Canadian Rail Strike Causes Increased Stress Along West Coast
The potential Canadian rail strike is causing more stress to West Coast shippers forced to divert containers to avoid potential operational issues, according to recent data from ITS Logistics. Read more
transportation rail & intermodal
2024-05-16
USDA Seeks Feedback From Producers About 2024 Crops, Stocks, Inventories and Values
During the next several weeks, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area... Read more