…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
…make good on the third leg of the President’s promise to America’s farmers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a press release. “This infusion will help us develop…
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…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
Sonny Perdue to Address Thousands in New Orleans Feb. 1 Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will speak at the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in…
Federal Government Reopens for Now
…days after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offices would also be reopening. The record-setting government shutdown was beginning to put…
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
…Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, the business and agricultural organizations urged the administration to lift the metals tariffs so that Canada and Mexico will rescind their…
USDA to Reopen All FSA Offices – Extends MFP Payment Deadline to Feb. 14
…p.m. and will offer a longer list of services than previously available. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said, “At President Trump’s direction, we have been working to alleviate…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…we are happy to announce the reopening of FSA offices for certain services,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “The FSA provides vital support for…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
…Bill. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, several undersecretaries state representatives and even President Donald Trump made the visit to the California wildfires regions and saw the devastation…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
…in meat packing plants despite the government shutdown. NPPC – and other livestock groups – a year ago urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to deem as essential USDA Food Safety…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…