Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, says the USDA is accepting applications for grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities. She says e-connectivity is…
Secretary Perdue Celebrates National Ag Day
…America’s agriculture community. Watch more of Secretary Perdue’s remarks wher Secretary Perdue talks about the tradition of National Agriculture Day/Week and the importance of farmers and ranchers to America’s economy….
California Agriculture Day Celebration at the State Capitol
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with California Women for Agriculture and the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC). CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and CFAITC Executive Director…
EU, U.S., to Talk Tariff Exemption
The European Union and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross are meeting in Washington, D.C. this week to consider a potential tariff exemption. The EU is exploring an exemption from President…
Countries Asking U.S. for Tariff Exemptions
…shake the transatlantic relationship between the countries if they go into effect. She told Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross during a phone call that the EU “as a close security ally…
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
…poultry, poultry products and eggs going to South Korea. This helps us meet Secretary Perdue’s vision of doing right and feeding the world.” “Trade is critical for the health of…
Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
…of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry. Excerpts from Secretary Perdue’s opening statement:…
Livestock Haulers Get Another ELD Waiver
…are hauling live animals,” says Kester. He also thanked Transportation Secretary Elaine Cho and FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez for listening to their concerns and working with the NCBA to find…
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
McKinney While U.S. agriculture braces for possible retaliation against American tariffs on steel and aluminum, a USDA Under Secretary remains optimistic about the future of trade. AgriMarketing Dot Com says…
Secretary Perdue Supports Agriculture Exemption Extension for ELD Mandate
…an additional 90-day temporary waiver for agriculture-related transportation. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a statement regarding his support for the decision. “The ELD mandate imposes restrictions upon the…
NCBA Applauds Another 90-Day Delay in Electronic Logging Device Mandate
…rules that simply do not work for those hauling live animals. “We would like to thank Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez for listening to our…
Commodity Classic Attendance Tops 8,000
…40 educational sessions, along with a keynote address by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Commodity Classic co-chair Paul Taylor of Illinois says organizers were “very pleased” with attendance. Established in 1996,…
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States will engage TPP-11 members, emphasizing a need for “fairness” in expanding trade relationships with nations involved in the pact. TPP-11, now…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
…out of the organic sector or out of business entirely, reducing the supply of organic food choices for America’s consumers. “Farm Bureau thanks Secretary Sonny Perdue for his leadership in…