…bright futures with good nutrition,” said Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Brandon Lipps. “These grants expose students to the local foods and the importance of…
Perdue Announces New Budget Director at USDA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the selection of Erica Navarro to serve as Director of the Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) for the U.S. Department of…
USDA Appoints Members to National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of 10 members to fill vacancies on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. “Milk is produced in all 50 states and these…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Canada Dairy Issue
While traveling to Canada last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and his Canadian counterpart spoke in unison supporting trade. Perdue visited the farm of Canada’s Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Friday….
Senate Bill Creates Group to Study Trucking Regulations
…must pull over and wait ten hours before driving again. Electronic Logging Devices record driving data, to enforce the rules. The legislation requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish a…
Perdue to Keynote United Fresh Event
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will join United Fresh attendees as the opening keynote speaker next week in Chicago. Perdue United Fresh says Perdue will address the key issues facing the…
USDA Launches Interactive Map of Opioid Epidemic Resources
…Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, says the epidemic has taken a monumental toll on many of the small towns and rural places that are the heartbeat of…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program
Re-enrollment Continues Through June 22, Dairy producers urged to act now U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy will be…
Bill Sets Up Group To Study Trucking Regulations
…includes a trucking company. The legislation would require the Secretary of Transportation to establish the working group within 120 days of enactment of the bill. The group would be charged…
Mexican Cheese Tariffs Could Devastate American Dairy Export Sales
…Ibach, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulation, says the Trump Administration is monitoring the situation closely and will not hesitate to take action to prevent farmers from bearing the brunt…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Japan Trade Mission
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney will lead a trade mission to Japan June 11-15, joined by numerous U.S. business and state…
USDA Announces $309 Million Investment in Rural Electric Utilities
…you live,” Hazlett said. “Under Secretary Perdue’s leadership, USDA is committed to being a strong partner in addressing rural infrastructure needs to support a more prosperous future in rural communities.”…
Canada Seeking Answers Regarding U.S. Farmer Support Funds
…on the U.S. Agriculture Secretary’s authority to use Commodity Credit Corporation funds, according to Reuters. The Corporation has broad authority to make loans and direct payments to U.S. farmers when…
USDA and FDA Announce Key Step to Advance Collaborative Efforts to Streamline Produce Safety Requirements for Farmers
…new step is part of an ongoing effort to streamline produce safety requirements for farmers. The joint announcement was made by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb,…