The United States Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. USDA announced it will reopen all of its Farm Service Agencies despite the ongoing government shutdown. Last week, USDA announced it…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…we are happy to announce the reopening of FSA offices for certain services,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. “The FSA provides vital support for…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
…Bill. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, several undersecretaries state representatives and even President Donald Trump made the visit to the California wildfires regions and saw the devastation…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
…in meat packing plants despite the government shutdown. NPPC – and other livestock groups – a year ago urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to deem as essential USDA Food Safety…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
Government Shutdown Puts Pause on Opening New Markets
Many distinguished guests made their way to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention. Guests included state representatives, USDA officials, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, President Donald Trump. Many of…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…change,” California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said in the report. The state leads the nation in terms of cash farm receipts, accounting for more than 13…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…critical for the future of ag exports and the growth of American agriculture Salmonsen discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and outlined the process for ratification. “It could be quick or…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…Sonny Perdue, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney and several members of Congress: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep….
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
…one aspect of the relief initiative designed to assist the agriculture industry remain stable during the turbulent trade conditions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…requirement obligation. While AFBF has voiced concern regarding the proposal, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued a statement in support of the change to the advertising requirements. About the…
Court Agrees with USDA in GIPSA Ruling
…agency earlier in the year. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue noted that consolidating the department into the work of the Agricultural Marketing Service would help to improve customer service and…
Foreign Agricultural Service Looks Forward to Further Development in 2019
…was the successful negotiation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Over the course of the year the Foreign Ag Service sponsored a total of six agricultural trade missions, enabling U.S. companies and…
Perdue Applauds 2018 Accomplishments for Agriculture Industry
The year 2018 brought both challenges and achievements to the agriculture industry across the nation and right here in California. USDA’s Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue highlighted some of the accomplishments…