Technology & logistics news
2024-05-15
Deadline Approaching for Century and Heritage Farm Applications
The June 1 deadline for eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition is quickly approaching, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging... Read more
2024-05-15
Learn about Smart Agricultural Drainage Systems June 4 and 5
Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University and Michigan State University, will host two smart agricultural drainage system workshops from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, at the... 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
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
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
Outdoor Charger for Farms, Ports, Cargo Terminals and More
EnerSys introduced the NexSys+ Outdoor charger, the ideal charging solution for equipment applications exposed to the elements. Read more
warehousing automation
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
transportation trucking
2024-05-15
Railway Strike Date Now Uncertain
A date for a possible strike or lockout of CN and CPKC rail employees remains uncertain after the federal government last week asked the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to weigh in on... Read more
2024-05-15
Railway Strike Date Now Uncertain
A date for a possible strike or lockout of CN and CPKC rail employees remains uncertain after the federal government last week asked the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to weigh in on... Read more
2024-05-15
Premier Danielle Smith raises concerns over potential rail and port strikes
Premier Danielle Smith sent the below letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the steep economic impacts of potential rail and port strikes: Read more
2024-05-15
Business Case for Warehouse Automation Has Never Been Stronger
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Sean Wallingford, president and CEO of Swisslog Americas, about why the business case for warehouse automation has never been stronger and the return on... Read more
warehousing automation
2024-05-15
Business Case for Warehouse Automation Has Never Been Stronger
Food Logistics talks exclusively with Sean Wallingford, president and CEO of Swisslog Americas, about why the business case for warehouse automation has never been stronger and the return on... Read more
warehousing automation