…a proclamation U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide greater flexibility in nutrition requirements for school meal programs in order to…
NCC Extremely Disappointed With Exclusion of Cottonseed Policy From Omnibus
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Perdue Convinces Trump not to Terminate NAFTA
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Trump Administration Commits to Continued Staunch Defense of U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Using Common Food Names
…is developed this year, we urge the administration to build further upon the U.S. government’s past successes in pushing back against the EU’s global GI agenda,” said Tom Vilsack, president…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Bipartisan Breakfast with House Agriculture Leaders
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Bipartisan Congressional Letter Voices Support for Tackling of Canada’s Protectionist Dairy Practices
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Iowa Ag Secretary on White House Ag Roundtable
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Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
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Trump Administration Imposing Tariff on Canada Lumber Products
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Perdue Off to Work as USDA Secretary
Perdue Newly minted Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue ditched his coat and tie, and rolled up his sleeves Tuesday morning, getting to work at the Department of Agriculture during an address…
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
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Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…the Interior; (v) the Secretary of Commerce; (vi) the Secretary of Labor; (vii) the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (viii) the Secretary of Transportation; (ix) the Secretary of Energy;…
Sonny Perdue Sworn in as 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
…U.S. Secretary of Agriculture will be guided by four principles which will inform his decisions. First, he will maximize the ability of the men and women of America’s agriculture and…
Historic White House Ag Roundtable Discussion Includes California Farmer
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue attends a Farmer’s Roundtable where President Donald Trump signed the Executive Order Promoting Agriculture and Rural Prosperity in America April 25, 2017, at the White House…