Archive for May 2022
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on President Biden's Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2022 – “We know that this situation is causing stress and anxiety for many families across the country and President Biden has said that this administration will…
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update ‒ May 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 MoreBring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food…
Read MoreSupply Chain Strategy Collides with Pandemic Reality
Efforts to diversify global supply chains are being challenged by the pandemic, trade tariffs and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreUSDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon…
Read MoreBond Yields in Focus
Are investors happy with the Fed’s actions to rein in inflation? Bond yields might have the answer in the coming weeks.
Read MoreStatement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Stacy Dean to Serve as Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Stacy Dean has been dedicated to advancing food and nutrition security for all Americans as the Deputy Under…
Read MoreStatement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Intent to Nominate Alexis Taylor to Serve as Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – “Alexis Taylor has dedicated her life to public service. She has not only spent her career serving the American people through her work in U.S.…
Read MoreUSDA Continues Urgent Actions to Address Infant Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2022 – As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s coordinated drive to end the infant formula shortage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is urging states to take…
Read MoreFirst Round of Proposals for Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Shows Strong Interest
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received over 450 proposals ranging from…
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