…deputy secretary for legislation and public engagement, then as department undersecretary. “Jim brings a combination of advocacy and governmental experience that makes him uniquely qualified to lead our Farm Bureau…
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
…“Farmers are very resilient, and these payments are helping agricultural producers meet some of the costs of disrupted markets in 2018,” said USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation…
USDA To Host 2018 Farm Bill Implementation Listening Sessions
…USDA is seeking public input on the changes to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take…
The Growing Market of the Dominican Republic
…before to $7.8 billion. “The Dominican Republic since 2007 has been a significant and growing export market for U.S. agricultural products,” said Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…of unjustified trade retaliation against U.S. farmers and exporters. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) accepted ATP applications between September 4 and November 2 – totaling nearly $600 million – from…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new toolkit to help support the deployment of high-speed broadband…
Farm Bureau to USDA: New Regulations Must Protect Both Farmland and Wetland
Image courtesy of American Farm Bureau Federation As the Agriculture Department moves forward with Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations, the department must ensure its new Interim Rule balances…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-06-19
…report on the recent storms that brought a big boost of snowpack for the Southern Sierras. Also in the podcast, you’ll hear Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s thoughts on USDA’s involvement…
Recent U.S., China Talks Provide Hope for Trade Resolution
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week’s trade talks between President Trump and Chinese officials were in, “good spirit.” Progress can still be made but a letter delivered by China’s…
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
Source: USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump provided a unifying, hopeful vision for…
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
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USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
While making a visit to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in New Orleans, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue talked about trade. He mentioned there is work…
State Board to Discuss Breeding Technology
…secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
…to our negotiators about why a strong U.S.-Japan agreement is so important for American agriculture.” “U.S. dairy farmers are facing economic hardships, and expanding opportunities overseas is the best way…