…were submitted on the subject of imported produce. During two days of virtual hearings in August, more than 60 witnesses testified. “Secretary Perdue, Secretary Ross, and I are fully engaged…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…Bonnie was a senior advisor to Tom Vilsack during his tenure as U.S. Agriculture Secretary. Bonnie has also served as Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment. The agency review team…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…50 percent by 2050. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has emphasized the agenda in bringing the department’s resources and programs in line with addressing environmental goals. About the Author…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…clean energy future,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “The digester program helps farmers contribute to the state’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts by capturing methane, and the…
H-2A Wages to Remain Stable Over the Next Two Years
…need it the most,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “Over the past several years farm wages have increased at a higher pace than other…
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
…facilities, roads, bridges, trailheads, campgrounds, and other recreational sites and to secure and improve access to public lands for generations to come,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Ryan Quarles led the U.S. delegates. The Mexican delegation was led by Secretary Carlos Muñiz Rodríguez, Hidalgo Ministry of Agricultural Development, and President…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…well as the food supply we all rely on,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “CDFA is very pleased to welcome Yolo and Imperial counties to this…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Ag Secretary Sonny Purdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that in the first month of the application period, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) approved more than…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Round Four Announced
…Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “I’m very pleased that we are able to extend this program and continue our relief efforts for American farmers and…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…Spread Investigation Report that was released in July. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach pointed out three areas to improve upon to help producers. Initiatives focusing…
Trump Announces Subcabinet to Modernize Water Resource Management
President Donald Trump issued an executive order focused on water management and infrastructure. Under this new order, the Water Subcabinet was created and will be co-chaired by the Secretary of…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…half by 2050. Earlier this year, Secretary Perdue announced the department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands. CRP participants…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
…most recently added Sacramento, San Luis Obispo. In a statement, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said, “We are very pleased to welcome Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties to this program,”…