Archive for April 2023
Food Help on the Way for Arkansas Households Hit by Tornadoes and Severe Storms
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2023 – Approximately 7,000 families in Cross and Pulaski County affected by recent tornadoes and severe storms will soon be able to receive food packages containing nutritious,…
Read MorePalm Oil Monthly Update – April 2023
Neither futures trading nor swaps trading are suitable for all investors, and each involves the risk of loss. Swaps trading should only be undertaken by investors who are Eligible Contract…
Read MoreGasoline, Diesel Overshadow Oil's Link to Crop Prices
All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not…
Read MoreUSDA, SBA, and FDIC Partner to Foster Economic Growth for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Ranchers in Southern States
Federal Partners Offer Free “Path to Prosperity” Regional Workshops to Help Participants Access Capital and Contract Opportunities Washington, D.C., April 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in…
Read MoreUSDA Awards Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health and Nutrient Management
AMES, Iowa, April 6, 2023 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Invests Nearly $34M to Strengthen Wood Products Economy, Forest Sector Jobs, Sustainable Forest Management
WASHINGTON, April 6, 2023 — As part of its goal of investing in rural America, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that $33.7 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…
Read MoreWhat’s Causing the Break in Oil-Crops Price Nexus?
As strong as that connection appears to be, a gap has opened up between crude oil and crop prices, especially the prices of corn and soybeans, and to a lesser…
Read MoreUSDA Asks Americans to Protect Plants by Looking for Invasive Pests in April
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM). This national outreach month is dedicated…
Read MoreUSDA Appoints New Members to Food Safety Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, April 4, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the appointment of 15 new members and five returning members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Invests $40 Million to Bring High-Speed Internet to People in Rural New Mexico
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $40 million to provide high-speed internet access for people living…
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