Archive for March 2021
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Congress. The bill now goes…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: United States Department of Agriculture Provisions in H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10, 2021 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The legislation is a critical step in getting the…
Read MoreRescue Act: Four Key Questions
I. How much of the $1.9 trillion is spent in fiscal year 2021? Approximately $1.2 trillion of the $1.9 trillion package, or 63% of the expenditures, will come in fiscal…
Read MoreUSDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the nationwide extension of several waivers that allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this…
Read MoreAging China's Growth Challenge
About the Author 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 Invests $285 Million to Improve National Forest and Grassland Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $285 million to help the Forest Service address critical deferred maintenance and…
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update ‒ March 2021
USD Malaysian Crude Palm Oil futures* settle at $905.25 per metric ton at the end of February 2021, creating a $89.75 price movement from the beginning of the month. During…
Read MoreWhy the Swings in Bond Yields?
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 MoreStatement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
WASHINGTON, March 6, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage of the American Rescue Plan Act by the U.S. Senate. “I am grateful to…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA Deploys 487 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response WASHINGTON, Mar. 3, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response…
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