…and will take priority over work on the next farm bill. The committee must confirm the USDA Secretary, Deputy Secretary and a group of Assistant Secretary and Undersecretary positions. Sources…
Cotton Council International Elects 2017 Officers
…Tenn., was elected as secretary and Bruce Atherley, Washington, D.C., was elected as assistant secretary. Elected as 2017 CCI directors were: Dwayne Alford, a ginner from Yuma, Ariz.; Bobby Walton,…
Notice of Availability of Proposed Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
…once every 2 years, following the Biennial Plan Conference of the NPIP General Conference Committee. The NPIP General Conference Committee advises the Secretary on poultry health and represents cooperating State…
Growth Energy Honors Ag Secretary Vilsack with Award
…of the award: “We thank Secretary Vilsack for his unwavering dedication to the growth and success of the American ethanol industry throughout his time as Secretary of Agriculture and Governor…
Trump Tax Announcement Looming
The Donald Trump administration is expected to make an announcement soon regarding taxes and possible reforms. While little details were available, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer last week said…
Farm Bill is for Everyone
…February 22 in Salinas, and February 23 in Los Angeles. In this video following last night’s meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross discussed how the Farm Bill truly impacts every Californian….
EPA Confirmation Vote on the Horizon
…would push Democrats to hold the floor overnight in opposition to Pruitt’s nomination, as they did for Betsy DeVos’ nomination for Education secretary. However, following the all-night escapade, Devos was…
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board Members Appointed
…serving more than 2 consecutive terms. Members are selected by the Secretary from nominations submitted by dairy producer organizations, dairy importer organizations, general farm organizations, and Qualified Programs. View a…
U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Supporting Zinke as Secretary of Interior
Zinke The United States Cattlemen’s Association Tuesday announced its support for Congressman Ryan Zinke, the nominee by President Donald Trump to the Secretary of Interior position. The Senate Energy and…
Heitkamp First Democrat to Back USDA Nominee Perdue
Heitkamp North Dakota Democrat, Senator Heidi Heitkamp this week endorsed Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue. Heitkamp is the first Democrat in the Senate to endorse President Donald Trump’s pick to…
Farm Groups Endorse Agriculture Secretary Nominee Perdue
…669 agricultural organizations endorsed Sonny Perdue, the nominee for Agriculture Secretary. A Trump transition team official says the letter was written on behalf of “farmers, ranchers…and all other segments of…
GMO Labeling Bill Facing Uphill Battle
…order will impact the implementation of the GMO labeling law and other rules required by statute, but more direction is expected after the anticipated confirmation of Sonny Perdue as Secretary…
Insider Shares Political Realities at Record-Breaking Cattle Industry Convention
…event. Perino was the press secretary for President George W. Bush for seven years and is now a panelist on The Five, which airs daily on the Fox News Channel….
NMPF Urges Senate Ag Committee to Confirm Perdue as Ag Secretary
…to be the next Agriculture Secretary. In addition to serving as governor for eight years, Perdue is the founder of three agribusiness firms and was trained as a veterinarian. Perdue…