…Idaho. Brackett is a Texas A & M alumni and diehard Aggie fan with a degree in agriculture economics. A past president of the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association, Brackett continues to…
Secretary Perdue on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
…when it comes to striking stronger trade agreements, eliminating burdensome regulations, strengthening the economy for all Americans, and making our country strong again,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump is delivering…
Thousands Gather for Annual Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly will also discuss his record-breaking year in space aboard the International Space Station. Educational opportunities are available throughout…
Perdue Hopes Coronavirus Won’t Inhibit China’s Purchase Promises
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus sparks the question–will China be able to meet its purchase goals agreed upon in the phase-one trade agreement with the United States? The deadly…
USDA Accepting Applications for ReConnect Program Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun accepting applications for another round of loan and grant funding for the ReConnect Program. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced that applications…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…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
…invasive plants from damaging agriculture goods, the U.N. declared this year, as the International Year of Plant Health. USDA is leading those efforts by encouraging everyone to take part in stopping…
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’
…that negotiations with other trade partners will bring even more of an opportunity for American agriculture moving forward. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…allows users to submit questions. Listen to the report below. Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
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
…to fully realizing the economic benefits of this agreement for the specialty crop industry.” Agricultural Retailers Association Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China Agricultural Retailers Association…