…week. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that under the direction of President Donald Trump, the final installment of payments for farmers who were negatively impacted by troubling trade…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…a good day for American agriculture,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “USMCA is critical for America’s farmers and ranchers, who will now have even more market access to…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…the introduction and spread of invasive pest and disease. In a statement, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Greg Ibach said, “At USDA, we do all we can for…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…land-owners. The days are gone when the Federal Government can claim a small farm pond on private land as navigable waters,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-23-20
…the west, a possible new fungal issue found in almond orchards and what the President and the Agriculture Secretary had to say at the AFBF annual convention. Tune in to…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…increased tariffs. After speaking at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Texas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue explained to reporters that the payments will indeed be issued….
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…which U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue describes as an “essential tool” for modern farmers and ranchers. The website also describes the federal review process for certain biotech products and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…today we are talking about the fact the U.S. Senate has passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 89-10. Many agricultural groups also cheered that news. Secretary Perdue…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
Secretary Perdue: China Phase I Deal is a Bonanza for American Agriculture U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic Phase One Trade…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…day for U.S. agriculture,” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky told AgNet West. “We have really the opportunity not only to regain our exports to China but to really significantly…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…in California,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “Continuing to improve our water systems relies on collaboration across all groups of water users and all stakeholders. Accordingly,…
Nominations Being Accepted for 2020 Agriculturalist of the Year
…the award in 1980, with recent recipients including Secretary Karen Ross, Paul Wenger, and Tom Nassif. The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and represented the…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…systems,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “BIFS practices have been found to reduce pesticide use, including chlorpyrifos and other organophosphate insecticides; improve soil fertility; decrease erosion…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
…Secretary Karen Ross kicking off the agenda, this year’s conference will extend past lunch with critical updates on SGMA, rootstalk research, weed resistance, and more. Listen to Williams’ full interview….