Archive for October 2021
Drivers of the Korean Won-Dollar Exchange Rate
South Korea’s record of maintaining a trade surplus has helped to keep its won stable against the U.S. dollar.
Read MoreStatement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on President Biden’s Framework for the Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the below statement following President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better.
Read MoreUSDA Appoints New Members to Science and Research Advisory Board
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the appointment of 14 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Eight members are new appointments and six members are re-appointments.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Over $243 Million in Grants Awarded to Strengthen the Specialty Crop Industry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $243 million in grants to support specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops through two USDA programs – the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Specialty Crop Research Initiative grants program.
Read MoreUSDA Opens Registration for the 2022 Agricultural Outlook Forum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2021 – Registration is now open for the 98th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), the largest annual meeting and premiere event of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The two-day event will be held virtually on Feb. 24-25, 2022.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2031
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2021 – On November 5, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables prepared for the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2031 report. USDA will release tables containing long-term supply, use, and price projections to 2031 for major U.S. crops and livestock products, as well…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Initial Supporters of Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that more than 50 organizations and countries have officially declared their support for the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation (SPG) Coalition, which the United States launched at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in September.
Read MoreRallying Yuan to Face Headwinds?
China’s slowing growth coupled with a tightening of monetary policy in other nations could test the yuan’s strength.
Read MoreRebuilding amid Economic Twists and Turns
The rebuilding of an economy after a major shock like the pandemic can take time and be accompanied by high levels of uncertainty.
Read MoreUSDA to Make Up to $1.15 Billion Available to Help People Living in Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet
GENESEO, Ill., Oct. 22, 2021 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a significant expansion of access to high-speed internet, health care and educational services for millions of rural Americans nationwide. Today’s announcement continues to move forward President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda by prioritizing economic growth in rural America and…
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