McKinney USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Affairs, Ted McKinney, addressed the delegates and members of the U.S. Grains Council early this week. He gave them updates on ongoing…
Secretary of Agriculture Hears California Concerns at World Ag Expo
…opportunity to address Secretary Perdue with some of the concerns of the agricultural community. Before the meeting began, Secretary Perdue was made an honorary World Ag Expo volunteer and noted…
Sales Closing Dates Near for Most Crops
…and ranchers and their ability to bounce back from adverse conditions,” said Farm Production and Conservation Acting Deputy Under Secretary Robert Johansson. “Crop insurance is central to a strong farm…
Secretary Perdue Applauds Trump Infrastructure Agenda, Benefits to Rural America
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue praised the infrastructure agenda laid out by President Donald J. Trump, specifically its emphasis on investment in rural America. The plan calls for 25…
Perdue Applauds Trump’s USDA Rural Utility Services Administrator Selection
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue offered his applause to President Trump’s intent to appoint Kenneth Johnson to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utility Service Administrator. Perdue says Johnson ‘s…
New U.K. Trade Commissioner to Focus on North America
…said he “looked forward” to working with the United Kingdom. Last year, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that the United States has made clear it is prepared to launch talks…
Perdue Unveils Farmers.gov, Interactive Website for Agricultural Producers
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveils Farmers.gov at a breakfast hosted by the Michigan Farm Bureau. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today unveiled Farmers.gov, the new interactive one-stop website for…
Almond Update: Census Deadline Approaching
…said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. “We need to hear from all of our farmers and ranchers, no matter how big or how small their part of agriculture. The…
USDA Rejects Poultry Line Speed Request
…broad waiver, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the International Production and Processing Expo that USDA would consider individual request, by company or plant, if that request is backed up by…
Commerce Secretary Ross: NAFTA Talks Far from Over
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told CNBC that the North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiations are “far from being completed.” While noting that progress was made on easier provisions, he says…
USDA Launches MARS
…need it.” As Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue promised last summer, USDA staff are using the latest technologies available to deliver the most effective, most efficient, customer-focused service in the federal…
Dairymen Petition for Emergency Hearing on Pricing
…help them out a little bit,” said AcMoody. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross has until Friday, February 2 to announce her decision regarding the petition. AcMoody said that while a positive…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…and biotechnology efforts. Secretary Perdue and Commissioner Gottlieb announce formal agreement at the White House. “Secretary Perdue and I share a deep commitment to further strengthening our nation’s food safety…
Secretary Perdue to Speak at World Meat Conference This Summer
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at this summer’s World Meat Congress in Dallas, Texas. Taking place May 30th through June first, Perdue will address participants on Thursday morning, May…