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Tips on growing profitable second wheats
Farmers Weekly Farmers on decent wheat-growing land should consider adding second wheats to the rotation, as few other crops are as profitable. Although margins are tighter due to higher input costs – notably nitrogen – and…
GM’s EVs Will Gain Access to Tesla’s Charging Network
DETROIT — Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced June 8.
NHTSA side underride analysis slammed by safety, insurance advocates
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is severely underestimating the number of lives that would be saved by truck side underride guards, according to safety and insurance groups, which could block the rollout of a proposed…
Look for hefty rate hikes in 2024, parcel consultants say
Weak pricing for the rest of the 2023 parcel-delivery season will give way to 6%-%10% increases in base rates and accessorials charges in 2024, according to parcel consultants. Branden Burt, director of parcel operations for…
Q&A: Policy items could impact the freight industry
By Jake Medwell and Loren Smith The views expressed here are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Jake Medwell, founding partner at 8VC, and Loren Smith,…
Swift response to 1975 capsize prevented an ecological disaster
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. In this edition from the February 1975 issue of American Shipper, FreightWaves shares an article that tells…
What new truck orders say about the freight recession
Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter. In this issue, what new truck orders say about the market; Optimus returns; Tesla supply chain exec jumps to Rivian; and more. If we’re in a freight recession, why do new truck…
Corporate disclosures highlight heavy use of supply chain financing
U.S. corporate bankruptcies thus far in 2023 are their highest since 2010, according to a new report from S&P Global Market Intelligence. S&P 500 earnings were down year over year in Q1 and are expected to continue…
MidOcean Partners Acquires QualiTech, a Leading Provider of Innovative Food Ingredient, Animal Nutrition and Plant Nutrition Solutions
Transaction Designed to Boost Investment in Growth Opportunities Across All Businesses and Create More Opportunities for Customers And Employees CHASKA, MINNESOTA & NEW YORK – June 7, 2023 – MidOcean Partners…
IMA DAIRY & FOOD Hires Alex Donovan as West Coast Sales Manager
Experienced technical sales professional to drive sales efforts in the western United States. Leominster, Massachusetts – IMA DAIRY & FOOD USA – whose equipment solutions comprise the long-established brands Hassia,…
