…View for today. I’m Everett Griner. From: Federal Aviation Administration The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules (PDF) for routine commercial use of small…
Psyllid Detection Locations Show Complacency
…finds are happening says a lot. “The detections that are occurring are still singular in scope, but they seem to be along transportation corridors,” Nelson said. “We also identified that…
China’s Zika Rules Raise Fears for U.S. Exporters
…to be hurt the most from any supply-chain disruptions. American exporters ship about 5.1 million containers, worth about $255 billion a year to China, according to the Agriculture Transportation Coalition….
Small Drone Rules Set to Take Effect
…UAS online training course. The Transportation Security Administration will conduct a security background check of all remote pilot applications prior to issuance of a certificate. The FAA has posted extensive…
Ritchie Bros.’ Largest-Ever Tipton, CA Auction
…a largely construction and transportation focused auction last week and set a new site sales record in the process. On August 17, more than 1,350 equipment items were sold for…
The Western View: Hay Technology
…Exchange. While that site serves the same groups, hayfinders.com seemed much easier and simpler to use, with results posting on a map which makes it easier to figure out transportation….
Obama Administration Releases Carbon-Emission Standards for Big Trucks
The Obama Administration Tuesday announced new carbon-emission standards for ‘big trucks’ in the administration’s efforts to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Transportation Department…
Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly finalized standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that will improve fuel…
Agri View: Needle in a Hay Stack
…the Hay Press The mechanical hay press made loose-hay transportation a thing of the past. by Tharran Gaines Just as ancient man came up with the idea for the wheel,…
Program Preserves Ag Land for Climate Benefits
…by supporting more compact infill development patterns as well as encouraging active transportation and transit usage. More than three-quarters of that funding was aimed at benefiting disadvantaged communities. The Division…
Freight Cars Can Wait on American Railroads
…Amtrak in a recent dispute that went before the Surface Transportation Board this week. The dispute was over whether or not Amtrak’s passenger trains have an absolute right of way…
Fresno Food Expo Reports Record Year
…California Centers for International Trade Development Johanson Transportation Company Saladino’s Foodservice California Grown KMJ Newstalk 580 Valley PBS Certified Meat Products Lyons Wawona Frozen Foods Cohen Communications MJR Creative Group…
National I Love Horses Day
…history may only be a portion of the reasons to love them. Not just a means of transportation, horses cleared fields, fought wars, moved cattle and were companions on long…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…archived alerts to help them avoid identify theft, fictitious pickups, and other transportation-related scams. “Our new strategic alliance with CargoNet will allow us to further our efforts to provide our…