Food safety & security news
2024-05-16
Indigenous program strengthens long-term rural food supply
Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses throughout the province are working to strengthen local food systems to ensure a more sustainable and affordable food supply for people in rural... Read more
2024-05-15
Optimal Redistribution of Nitrogen Fertilizer Among Countries
Shifting some use of nitrogen from rich countries to poor countries would improve food security and environmental sustainability, according to a study. Wealthy countries tend to use too much nitrogen... Read more
2024-05-15
Partners investing in new technology featuring AI to detect herbicide-resistant weeds
Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project focused on addressing the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds in Canada, particularly those affecting protein-rich crops. Through a partnership... Read more
2024-05-15
Unfavorable Freight Rates, Financing Costs to Negatively Impact Trucking Conditions
Highly unfavorable freight rates were the principal headwind for the trucking industry in March as the market remains soft for trucking companies. Read more
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2024-05-15
USDA Easing Producers’ Transition to Organic Production with New Programs and Partnerships, Announces Investments to Create and Expand Organic Markets
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new programs, partnerships, grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and help producers... Read more
2024-05-15
USDA Easing Producers’ Transition to Organic Production with New Programs and Partnerships, Announces Investments to Create and Expand Organic Markets
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced new programs, partnerships,
grant awards and an additional $10 million in funding to expand the markets for organic products and help producers... Read more
2024-05-15
Superior Farms Equipment unveiled as new parent company, unifying Rite Way and Morris
Following the acquisition of Morris Equipment Ltd. (Morris) by Rite Way Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Rite Way) in March 2021, the companies are proud to announce the launch of a new parent company, Superior Farms... Read more
2024-05-15
Risky choice - Raw milk sales up as bird flu spreads
Bird flu outbreak and health warnings fail to deter some consumers from raw milk, raising safety concerns. Read more
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2024-05-15
Fear Over Avian Flu Has Died Down for Wisconsin Dairy Farms. But Experts Warn of Continued Threat.
Federal agriculture officials continue to ramp up their response to avian flu in dairy cattle. But in America’s Dairyland, the threat of the virus is mostly in the background for the industry. Read more
2024-05-15
USDA Partners with New York State to Award Over $14.7 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a cooperative agreement with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM)... Read more
2024-05-14
A potential rail strike has been delayed
Last Thursday, Canada's Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan requested clarity from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on whether or not the movement of propane qualifies as an essential service... Read more
2024-05-14
New Data-Sharing Mandates are Forcing Retailers, F&B Partners to Instill Trust and Collaboration
Data sharing among ecosystem partners will be pervasive. The sooner everyone accepts that, the sooner companies can start implementing the kinds of changes that can create competitive advantage and... Read more
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