Archive for March 2021
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on D.C. Circuit Court's Decision Regarding ABAWDs Rule
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2021 — Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding the D.C. Circuit Court’s decision to allow USDA to withdraw its appeal on the previously vacated final rule,…
Read MoreDid Virus Reshape Global Trade?
Inflation Impact on Investors
Recently, however, the combination of large budget deficits, quantitative easing, high savings rates, widening vaccine distribution and bottlenecks in supply chains, have given rise to concerns that inflation might make…
Read MoreUSDA Awards Over $11.5 Million to Help Small and Mid-Sized Farms on National Ag Day
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today an $11.5 million research investment to help ensure America’s small and medium-sized farms become more profitable and…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $266 Million to Improve Rural Community Facilities and Essential Services in 16 States and Puerto Rico
Funding Includes $156 Million for Rural Health Care and Emergency Response Services WASHINGTON, March 23, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin…
Read MoreWhy Some Stocks Are Retreating
About the Presenter Erik Norland is Executive Director and Senior Economist of CME Group. He is responsible for generating economic analysis on global financial markets by identifying emerging trends, evaluating…
Read MoreUSDA Increases SNAP Benefits Up To $100 Per Household with Funding from American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a 15 percent increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through September 2021, providing an estimated $3.5…
Read MoreBonds Impact on Some Stocks
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 Announces $218 Million Investment in Land and Water Conservation
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2021 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the USDA Forest Service will invest more than $218 million to fund Great American Outdoors Act projects to conserve…
Read MoreGold-Silver Supply-Side Impact
While demand factors are undeniably important, one should not overlook supply as a driver of precious metals prices. Gold and silver mining production has been on the decline since 2016.…
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