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The North American Free Trade Agreement is in its 23rd year. But there are growing doubts that it will survive through its 24th.

Farmers adapt to life amid oil boom, big harvests

SFL Cos., a supply chain management and logistics firm specializing in fresh produce and refrigerated goods, is moving to accommodate growth.

While produce shipments from South Carolina encountered a slight shortage of trucks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s June 26 truck rate report found adequate to surplus conditions in other shipping districts.

Grain farmers seek waterway upgrades, but progress remains slim

Hours-of-service regulations for truckers are attracting attention again, with some dead set against any relaxation in the rules and others fighting to give truckers more flexibility.

Truck rates were mostly steady in early July, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s July 2 truck rate report.

AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., the world’s largest exporter of peas and other pulses, wanted to make sure its products didn’t get stuck on the Canadian Prairie again -- so it bought a railroad.

J.D. Dulaney’s truck is transformed into a rolling shop on wheels

While truck availability was considered adequate for most areas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s truck rate report showed moderately higher rates on June 18 for most produce shipping districts.