…said Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky. “Right now, we export about $14 billion worth of agriculture products to Japan, around $6 billion of that is already duty-free. But this agreement…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…work with them,” said CDFA secretary Karen Ross. “Most of the information was already available, but this portal makes it simple and easy to navigate, and it keeps all of…
NCBA President Jennifer Houston Testifies on State of Cattle Industry
…of (Agriculture) Secretary (Sonny) Perdue and look forward to the results of the USDA investigation.” Houston also stressed the importance of foreign trade, better access to lucrative foreign markets like…
Perdue Comments on Administrative Actions to Streamline H-2A Process
(Washington, D.C. (USDA-Sept. 20, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement highlighting actions announced by the Department of Labor (DOL) which will modernize the burdensome H2A…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…trade shows, trade missions, and market sales trips through the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). “International trade is a critical part of California’s economy,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…the office,” said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. “With smaller margins and increased feed costs, DMC has resulted in almost $230 million in payments disbursed….
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…for the U.S. farm sector and rural economy. We strongly support ratification of USMCA.” Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued this statement: “President Trump has fulfilled a promise, which many…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…for food safety innovations. “This regulatory change allows us to ensure food safety while eliminating outdated rules and allowing for companies to innovate,” Secretary Sonny Perdue said. “The final rule…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
Washington, D.C. (USDA-September 16, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded President Trump’s proclamation making September 15-21, 2019 National Farm Safety and Health Week. The theme for this…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…USDA and CFTC to convene cattle industry stakeholders in the months ahead.” The letters were addressed to both Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and CFTC Chairman Heath P. Tarbert. The…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
(Washington, D.C. (USDA-September 12, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue praised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking another step to fulfill President Trump’s pledge to repeal and…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
A recent Canada trade mission highlighted the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), as potential trade partners met to foster business relationships. U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency craft recommendations for Governor Gavin Newsom to address his plans for ensuring healthy waterways. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said the…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
Signup Begins Sept. 11 for More Than $3 Billion in Aid WASHINGTON, D.C., (USDA/FSA-Sept. 9, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that agricultural producers affected by natural…