Archive for July 2021
Hedging Inflation with Dividend Futures?
Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Nomination of Adrienne Wojciechowski to Serve as Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 — Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Adrienne Wojciechowski as Assistant Secretary of Congressional Relations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most recently,…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Adrienne Wojciechowski as Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 — Today, President Biden announced the appointment of Adrienne Wojciechowski to serve as Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Most…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $14 Million in Rural Economic Development Projects in 10 States
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $14 million in rural economic…
Read MoreMyPlate Launches USDA’s First Alexa Skill
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2021 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the launch of its first ever Alexa skill, a digital tool for parents and caregivers of infants and…
Read MoreUSDA Announces $16.6 Million in Funding Opportunities to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $16.6 million in available funding to community-based and nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal…
Read MoreDelta Variant Impact on Markets, Economies
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C. Michael Amato was named Communications…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced…
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