Archive for January 2025
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from the impact of recent wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for food assistance…
Read MoreCan Policy Shifts Lift Oil Output Significantly?
Lifting drilling restrictions could increase oil output marginally, but any significant increase would depend on higher prices.
Read MoreDon’t Run Out the Clock on Food Safety this Super Bowl
WASHINGTON, January 27, 2025 — If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn’t run out the clock. The U.S. Department…
Read MoreFresh from the Trading Room: The golden age
In the latest report, Inspirante Trading Solutions explores where the USD could be headed and its implications for commodities. Challenging conventional wisdom, the report argues that tariffs will not necessarily…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Natural Resources and Environment Appointments to Lead on Wildfire Prevention
Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key appointments by President Donald J. Trump to support his administration’s focus on forest management, wildfire…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Slate of Presidential Appointments
Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the names of the following individuals who will hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. These appointees…
Read MoreHow Much Do Commodities Impact Inflation Indices?
Changes in the prices of commodities play a role in production costs and the prices consumers pay for food and non-food products.
Read MoreU.S. Department of Agriculture Shares Enrollment of Six Additional States in Its National Milk Testing Strategy for H5N1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced an additional six states are enrolling in the National Milk…
Read MoreUSDA Publishes Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks.…
Read MoreFive Major Drivers of Market Outcomes in 2025
Discover the five major factors, such as interest rates and inflation, that could influence market outcomes in 2025.
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