Archive for April 2022
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Nationwide Network of Partners to Tap Resources for Rural America
Clarksdale, Miss., April 20, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Susan Rice today announced a new whole-of-government effort led by…
Read MoreRising Risk of Stagflation
Is the U.S. heading to a period of stagflation — slow growth and a rise in unemployment — triggered by inflation at 40-year highs?
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update ‒ April 2022
Read a recap of the previous month’s trading activity in the CME Group Palm Oil complex, including volume and open interest in futures, options, and spreads.
Read MoreUSDA Farmers Market Reopens for 25th Market Season
WASHINGTON, Apr. 18, 2022 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the reopening of the USDA Farmers Market for its 25th market season. The annual Friday market will…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Mary Beth Schultz will serve…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration, USDA Forest Service Invest more than $31 Million in 15 Landscape Restoration Projects
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 — The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced $31.1 million for 15 projects funded through the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program…
Read MoreChanges to WASDE starting in May
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2022 – Starting with the May 12, 2022 release (issue No. 624), the following changes will be made to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE)…
Read MoreThe Inflation-Jobs Trade-Off
Will Fed interest rate hikes to rein in the highest rate of inflation in 40 years inevitably lead to a rise in unemployment?
Read MorePresident Biden, USDA Forest Service Announce more than $238 Million to Support Rural Schools, Roads, Other Services
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2022 – President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced investment of more than $238 million to support public schools, roads, and other…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Additional Farm Service Agency and Rural Development State Directors
WASHINGTON, April 14, 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 More