supply chain

Every step in our supply chain—from the farm fields to the grocery store shelves—is grounded in the same mission: to keep our food supply safe, sustainable and affordable.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture recently announced a major investment, in an effort to strengthen the region’s food system.

The ODA announced this week that seven infrastructure projects will share $2.15 million to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain.

McDonald’s is ending its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within its supply chain and “retiring setting aspirational representation goals,” per a letter to employees and suppliers made public January 6th.  Despite the change, McDon...

Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing.  Facing the threat of more tariffs, companies will begin to create supply chains just to export to America.  Creating a separate supply chain for the U.S. market woul...

Staff from the U.S. Grains Council recently traveled to Mexico for the 2024 Grain Handling and Storage Roadshow.  They conducted a series of informative presentations on proper grain handling and storage methods that can preserve grain quality and save money throughout the supply chain.  USGC Me...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it is giving an estimated 3,000 more school districts in high-need areas the option to serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost, by expanding the availability of the Community Eligibility Provision, commonly known as CEP.

Helios Artificial Intelligence, Inc. recently launched the open beta of its platform that will identify agricultural supply chain disruptions ahead of time.  The company’s founder and CEO says they’ve created a one-stop platform for agricultural importers to understand the risks to their supply chain and get ahead of their competitors.   Helios offic...

With warmer weather in the long-term forecast, growers are planning for the season ahead.  Karen Sowers, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Canola Association saw while canola seed is produced across much of the western Hemisphere; in the U.S., ...

Despite economic disturbances, high crop prices are giving farmers around the world cause for cautious optimism, according to a new survey.  Global consultancy McKinsey & Company recently released the results of its global survey of 5,500 farmers from nine countries.  70% of farm...