Archive for January 2022
USDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint eight U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including five Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive…
Read MoreUSDA to Invest up to $225 Million in Partner-Driven Conservation on Agricultural and Forest Land
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced up to $225 million in available funding for conservation partners through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP…
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update ‒ January 2022
Get the latest highlights for Malaysian Crude Palm Oil futures and swaps at CME Group.
Read MoreUSDA Invests $9M to Expand Reach and Increase Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today a $9 million investment in new Cooperative Extension and USDA Climate Hubs partnerships to bolster climate research and…
Read MoreInvestor Expectations for Rates, Inflation and Commodities
Will inflation cool off in 2022 along with prices for a range of commodities? We look into market pricing by investors for answers.
Read MoreSecretary Vilsack and Ambassador Tai Announce New Agreement to Allow U.S. Pork, Products into India for First Time
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2022 – United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the government of India has agreed to allow imports of…
Read MoreUSDA Invests $50 Million in Partnerships to Improve Equity in Conservation Programs, Address Climate Change
ATLANTA, January 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The…
Read MoreUSDA, Federation of Southern Cooperatives Renew Partnership Supporting Underserved Landowners
ATLANTA, Jan. 10, 2022 — Today in East Point, Ga., Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Cornelius Blanding, executive director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, to sign an…
Read MoreUSDA Offers Expanded Conservation Program Opportunities to Support Climate Smart Agriculture in 2022
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing several new and expanded opportunities for climate smart agriculture in 2022.
Read MoreVolatility Ahead for U.S. Treasuries
U.S. Treasuries could be in for a volatile ride as the Fed looks certain to hikes rates and shrink its balance sheet amid high inflation.
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