…his testimony talking about the future of agriculture, highlighting the department’s newest initiative, the Agriculture Innovation Agenda. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) After Perdue’s opening remarks, the…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers,…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
The Chinese market is beginning to open up for American agricultural products as the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement begins to be implemented. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Perdue clarifying President Trump’s trade relief tweet, the…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…comments from the industry, UDFC unveiled its proposal to phase out the quota program at a meeting at the World Ag Expo. “The proposal was submitted to Secretary Ross after…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-25-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the spotted lanternfly now an official winegrape pest, take…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
The Agriculture Innovation Agenda that was just announced by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, seeks to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while increasing U.S. production by 40 percent by 2050. …
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
Although U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has been telling farmers for months not to expect any 2020 trade aid, President Donald Trump indicated that further support of the agriculture…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…and some of the conservation groups that actually started partnering a decade or more ago,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “If you…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Natural Resources Agency are claiming the order violates federal environmental law. “California won’t silently spectate as the Trump Administration adopts scientifically challenged…
USDA Selects 30 Future Agricultural Leaders
Thirty college students will attend the USDA’s 2020 Ag Outlook Forum as participants in the USDA Future Leaders of Agriculture Program. Since 2007, USDA has provided opportunities for undergrad and…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-13-20
…hear the barriers to implementing cover crops in the Salinas Valley, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky talks about the inclusion of technology provisions in the USMCA. Tune in…
Secretary Perdue Details Trade Barriers to Overcome in EU
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture recently highlighted some of the trade barriers that need to be resolved in an effort to forge an agreement with the European Union (EU). During a…