Archive for January 2023
USDA Continues Laying Foundation for More and Better Markets with Launch of Pilot Cattle Contracts Library
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched its pilot Cattle Contracts Library today at Noon Eastern Time on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Cattle Contract…
Read MoreUSDA Forest Service Accepting Grant Applications for Wood Innovations Projects, Community Wood Energy Facilities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service today announced it will offer $41 million through the 2023 Wood Innovations Grant and 2023 Community Wood Grant…
Read MoreDon’t Let Delivery and Takeout Foods Fumble Your Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 — February 12 marks Super Bowl LVII and Americans from coast to coast will gather with friends and family to cheer on their team, enjoy the…
Read MoreIs the S&P 500 Overvalued?
Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend February Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages urban producers, innovative producers and other stakeholders to virtually attend the fourth public meeting of the Federal Advisory…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175…
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Gold's Prospects in 2023 as Fed Rate Hikes Near Peak
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2023 – “Today Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced that she is leaving the Department of Agriculture in the weeks ahead to spend more time with her…
Read MoreStatement from Agriculture Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh
WASHINGTON, January 26, 2023 – “It is with mixed emotions that today I am announcing that I will step away from my role as Deputy Secretary in the coming weeks…
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