Anticipates restocking global oil market without Russian supply. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently said the United States is set to produce around 12.7 million barrels of oil per…
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USDA Extends Food Program Waivers for Baby Formula
Secretary says families need the flexibility to access formula. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that the expiration dates are being extended for baby formula…
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DOE Requests Input on Clean Energy Research Funds
$675 million was allocated through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Department of Energy published a Request for Information last week, asking for public input on the $675 million allocated…
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U.S. Experiences Decline in Worker Productivity
The annual rate shows the largest drop on record. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that U.S. worker productivity fell sharply in the second quarter. On an annualized basis,…
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USDA Invites Public to Second Urban Agriculture Meeting
Federal Advisory Committee will discuss urban conservation and new focus areas. Last week, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an invitation for urban agriculture enthusiasts to attend a…
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Poultry Processors Settle Claims with Justice Department
Three companies agree to pay workers $84 million in restitution Major poultry processors Cargill, Sanderson Farms, and Wayne Farms settled a lawsuit with the Department of Justice on…
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President May Tap Strategic Diesel Reserve
Decline in diesel inventories causes concern. The next step for President Joe Biden in mitigating the damage of supply shortages and rampant inflation could be tapping into the…
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National Average Gas Price Continues to Climb
Experts anticipate the cost to reach $6 per gallon by August. Analysts at JPMorgan-Chase predict another surge in gasoline prices this summer, saying drivers across the nation could…
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USDA Invests $250 Million Into Fertilizer Production
Attempting to address shortages created by global demand and Russian invasion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will be making $250 million in grants available…
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House Bill Introduced to Accelerate Mineral Mining
Promoting U.S. production would avoid importing critical minerals from China. Members of the House of Representatives have introduced legislation to support domestic mining and processing of minerals essential…
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