Archive for November 2022
Headline Inflation Eases, but Core Inflation Remains Sticky
Consumer prices have been moderating amid a decline in energy prices, but core inflation has only come down marginally.
Read MoreUSDA Proposes Science-Driven Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC
Washington, Nov. 17, 2022 – USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Announces $20.5 Million in Grants to Protect Water, Increase Wood Processing Capacity
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $20.5 million in grants to help states or federally recognized tribes establish temporary bridge programs to protect water resources during…
Read MoreDiverging Sentiments in Wheat Vs. Corn and Soybeans
Futures and options are signaling a risk of higher prices for wheat amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and flat-to-weaker prices for corn and soybean.
Read MoreMEMO: As Thanksgiving Approaches, Americans Who Want a Turkey Will Be Able to Get One
From: USDA To: Interested Parties Date: November 16, 2022
Read MoreUSDA Invests $21.6M in Small Business-Led Innovations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced an investment of $21.6 million in scientific research for small businesses to further develop…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration, Trout Unlimited Invest up to $40 Million to Restore Watersheds on National Forests
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2022 — The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will provide up to $40 million to Trout Unlimited as part…
Read MoreUSDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: One Year of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a transformative, historic investment in lives and livelihoods across America. It represents a new opportunity for farmers, ranchers, small businesses and rural communities. It is…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Launches Interactive Map Showcasing Wildfire Reduction Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service has launched a new interactive map showing the progress the agency…
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