Archive for March 2022
USDA Urges Communities, Farmers, Ranchers to be Prepared for Severe Weather
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now…
Read MoreUSDA Expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors in Montana
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the State of Montana have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement,…
Read MoreCould Inflation Impact Growth?
If the pace of consumer spending falls behind the rate of inflation, economic growth could be impacted in 2022.
Read MoreUsing Fed Fund futures to trade the FOMC decisions
Early market consensus is that the FOMC will raise the Fed Fund target rate. Learn how Fed Fund futures can help you manage related positions.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Partnership with Northwest Seaport Alliance to Ease Port Congestion and Restore Disrupted Shipping Services to U.S. Grown Agricultural Commodities
SEATTLE, March 18, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for prepositioning containers of agricultural goods near port terminals to help improve service for shippers of U.S. grown…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 – Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regional positions, including three Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Actions on Nutrition Security
NEW YORK, March 17, 2022 – During a visit to Columbia University and in celebration of National Nutrition Month, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a report detailing the U.S.…
Read MoreUSDA Now Accepting Applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, Providing Up To $200 Million to Purchase Local Food for Schools
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is accepting applications for the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS), which will provide…
Read MoreUsing Adjusted Interest Rate Total Return futures to trade equity financing levels along the curve
Learn how trading calendar spreads of AIR TRFs can help investors isolate the financing spread differential for equity financing level trades.
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update ‒ March 2022
Get the latest highlights for Malaysian Crude Palm Oil futures and swaps at CME Group.
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