U.S. poultry exports expected to top $1 billion annually (USDA) – United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement on China’s decision…
Round Two of 2019 MFP Payments to Be Issued in Coming Weeks
The second installment of funding support for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) should be arriving in the coming weeks. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue told reporters last week that…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…days of discussions on research as well as practical applications of best management practices. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the progress made in improving overall nutrient management in…
Despite Kincade Fire, Winegrowers Push Through Harvest
…relief and assistance to those affected. “We oversee fairgrounds and fairgrounds are a vital component of safe evacuation shelters for people and their animals,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “That’s…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…followed through,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a video announcement. “USDA has also worked to provide licensed growers access to loans and risk management products available for…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…management practice to be added to the existing list of carbon sequestration practices under the Healthy Soils Incentives Program,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This will allow growers to put…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…meat product is determined to be misbranded; If FDA fails to undertake enforcement within 30 days of notifying USDA, the Secretary of Agriculture is granted authority to seek enforcement action….
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels on dairies across California. “The awards allow our dairy families to produce clean renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These efforts promote energy-secure…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
…this important legislation and to Governor Newsom for signing it into law.” SB 153 requires California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross to consult with Governor Newsom,…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA is committed to partnering with rural communities to help them improve their infrastructure, because when rural America thrives, all of America…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue. Bailey’s two-year term expires on Sept. 17, 2021. The purpose of the Committee…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…our financials, our board, our communications, and our operations. In fact, the Secretary of Agriculture himself appoints all 99 CBB board members, which includes both domestic producers and importers, a…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…including our dairy producers,” said Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “As Secretary Perdue said, farmers are pretty good at managing through tough times, and we know…
Producers Discouraged by Sec. Perdue’s Sentiment Toward Small Farms
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently made some statements that are causing some concern for operators of small farms. During a town hall-style meeting with farmers at the World…