USDA Announces Grants and Technical Assistance Funding for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a total of $14.4 million in grants and technical assistance through two separately funded projects to support urban agriculture and innovative production. USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (OUAIP) is making available $2.5 million for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) grants, building on $53.7 million invested in UAIP grant projects by OUAIP since 2020.
USDA, USTR Announce Appointments to Seven Agricultural Trade Advisory Committees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the appointment or reappointment of 53 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Agricultural Exports In Support of The U.S. Economy
Jobs and economic growth. About 20 percent of all U.S. agricultural production is exported around the world, providing a significant share of producers’ cash receipts. U.S. food and agricultural exports support more than 1 million jobs and generate more than $200 billion in additional economic activity each year in rural communities and beyond.U.S.
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Advances Agricultural Exports in Support of the U.S. Economy
About 20 percent of all U.S. agricultural production is exported around the world, providing a significant share of producers’ cash receipts. U.S. food and agricultural exports support more than 1 million jobs and generate more than $200 billion in additional economic activity each year in rural communities and beyond.U.S. agricultural exports have grown significantly during the Biden-Harris administration, posting the three highest years in history in 2021, 2022, and 2023 – including a record of nearly $196 billion in 2022 and nearly $175 billion in 2023.
Turkish liners shift to India for Suez routings with relays to US, Europe
Local freight forwarders believe any extra capacity entering the Indian market from smaller ship operators working around an “opportunistic approach” has the potential to spoil rate recovery efforts by large carriers.
Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health
Keeping track of when, how and why you use medications is important for your health and safety. A medication list helps you track all the prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins and supplements that you take. The list can be a lifesaver, especially during an emergency.
USDA Announces Appointments to the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council.
Tariffs, Suez resumption could crimp US West Coast share gains
Whereas 2024 was a banner year for US West Coast ports, the pendulum could swing back to East and Gulf coast ports in 2025.