USDA Convenes Final National Equity Convening Focused on Power of Partnerships, Progress Made in Advancing Equity
Washington D.C., September 25, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted the Final Equity Convening to celebrate the work of the USDA Equity Commission and the progress the Department has made under the Biden-Harris Administration to improve access to and inclusion in its programs and services.
USDA Hosts Final National Equity Convening Focused on Power of Partnerships, Progress Made in Advancing Equity
Washington D.C., September 25, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted the Final Equity Convening to celebrate the work of the USDA Equity Commission and the progress the Department has made under the Biden-Harris Administration to improve access to and inclusion in its programs and services.
Biden-Harris Administration Partners with Organizations to Bring Affordable Clean Energy to Rural Americans as Part of Investing in America Agenda
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisc., Sept. 25, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is moving forward in the awards process with eight new clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program.
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Helene that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county offices stand ready and are eager to help.
USDA and Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) Support a Diverse Talent Pipeline with New Agreement
WASHINGTON, September 25, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a first-ever Department-wide Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) to increase awareness of USDA as an employer of choice among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students, and to facilitate the recruitment, hiring and retention of a diverse workforce.
Ocean carrier alliance shakeup offers varied service choices for shippers
The new network designs recently rolled out by ocean carriers will present shippers with quite an element of choice, and in turn ensure strong competitive pressure among the liners, writes Lars Jensen.
More US ports reveal contingency plans as ILA strike deadline inches closer
The plans come amid the increasing likelihood that the International Longshoremen’s Association will not reach an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance on a new master contract covering East and Gulf coast dockworkers.
USDA Invests $466.5 Million in Food Assistance, Agricultural Development Projects Worldwide
NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $466.5 million to strengthen global food security through its two premier international development programs, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 annual meeting.