Archive for August 2022
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON, August 22, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Brandon Chaderton has been promoted…
Read MoreUSDA to Invest up to $300 million in New Organic Transition Initiative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new…
Read MoreCould Tight Labor Market Keep Inflation Elevated?
Inflation declined slightly in July but could rising wages and a tight labor market keep consumer prices elevated?
Read MoreUSDA Announces First Three Lenders for Heirs’ Property Relending Program
WASHINGTON, August 18, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Akiptan, Inc., the Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority (CNEDTA) and the Shared Capital Cooperative have been…
Read MoreWhat Makes Silver Prices Outperform, or Trail, Gold
There are three key factors that can cause silver to outperform gold for a period of time, or trail the yellow metal.
Read MoreUSDA Announces New Resource Guides for Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Tribal Relations has released the newest editions of the USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska…
Read MoreUSDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomed the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which will deliver $19.5 billion in new conservation funding to support…
Read MoreUSDA Recommends Adding Food Safety Items to Your Back-to-School List
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2022 – On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe. “Every day, parents…
Read MoreSome Sectors Lag Jobs Recovery, Others Excel
Most sectors have recovered all the jobs lost during the pandemic, but a couple of areas are still lagging the overall pace.
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