Archive for April 2019
USDA Releases Report on Rural Broadband and Benefits of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
Reliable, High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity is Essential to Enhanced Agricultural Production WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today unveiled a groundbreaking report, A Case for Rural Broadband: Insights…
Read MoreUSDA Announces New Decision Tool for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2019 — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the availability of a new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – to help…
Read MoreOpening of the 2019 USDA Farmers Market Season
Washington, D.C., April 29, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market kicks off its 24th season on May 3 with an opening performance by local band “Granny…
Read MoreUSDA Extends Deadline to May 17 for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for Market Facilitation Program Payments
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2019 – USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program…
Read MoreProtect Your Cattle from Trichomoniasis When Looking at Bulls for Sale
Trichomoniasis is commonly referred to as trich. This is found in the reproductive tract of cows and bulls. Infected cattle can lead to major losses due to infertility, low pregnancy…
Read MoreEnergy Options Skews: Beyond Supply Shocks
Our related articles: These related articles coming soon: Ag Options Skews Metals Options Skews The persistent downside skewness (also known as “risk reversal”) of energy options during the past decade…
Read MoreUSDA Reaffirms Science-Based Decision Making at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting
TOKYO, Japan, April 26, 2019 – Two of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s top scientists today reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to science-based decision-making at the G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists…
Read MoreUSDA Opens Application Portal for New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2019 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural…
Read MoreUSDA Launches Ace the Waste! Food Waste Contest for Students
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2019 – Food waste is a problem everyone can tackle, including our nation’s youth. As part of Winning on Reducing Food Waste Month, the U.S. Department of…
Read MoreFed's Five Critical Issues
About the Presenter Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial…
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