Archive for February 2021
FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA Deploys 301 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response…
Read MoreUSDA Ready to Assist Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Winter Storms
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent winter storms that USDA has…
Read MoreBiden Administration Announces Another Foreclosure Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance Deadline Extension That Will Bring Relief to Rural Residents
USDA Extends Evictions and Foreclosure Moratorium to June 30, 2021 and Provides Additional Guidance for Servicing Loans Impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Monica Rainge as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2021 — Monica Armster Rainge was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Rainge is an agricultural lawyer and mediator.…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA Deploys 127 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response…
Read MoreStatement by Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff, on the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act
Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0023.21 Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 — “We are pleased to see the introduction of the Emergency Relief for Farmers…
Read MoreState of the US Economy
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…
Read MoreUSDA Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program
Biden Administration Considers Changes to Bolster Effectiveness of Program and Recommits to Making CRP a Cornerstone of Conservation Programming WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Anne Knapke was named Deputy…
Read MoreNatural Gas Global Convergence
The price divergence notwithstanding, regional natural gas markets around the world continue to become more deeply connected. Prior to 2016, LNG shipments by vessels from the U.S. were rare and…
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