…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…
CBB Announces New Officers at 2020 Cattle Industry Convention
…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…