…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…
USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017
Funding Supports Schools, Libraries, Municipal Centers, First Responder Vehicles and Equipment, Other Community Needs Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA invested in nearly 400 projects to provide essential services…
First Mobile App with Food Buying Guide
…the agency in its commitment to providing excellent customer service,” said Brandon Lipps, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for USDA’s Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services. “This new app allows child nutrition…
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue released his roadmap for the 2018 farm bill, and it is a…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018 during a town hall at Reinford Farms in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania. “Since…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-23-18
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. NAFTA negotiations start back up today and the current, and a former, agriculture secretary is positive…