…announcement that the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will be delayed another 90 days for agricultural haulers: “This is obviously good news for America’s cattle haulers and producers, and it…
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
…known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, or the CPTPP, was signed last week by the 11 remaining nations involved in the agreement. Tillerson made the comments last…
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…
Ethanol Industry Workers, Veterans Ask Trump To Support RFS
…manufacturing sector, and America’s farmers. Just last evening, USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue again affirmed the administration’s support for a robust RFS,” said RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen. “The U.S….
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy intends to run for the Senate seat currently held by the soon retiring Republican Thad Cochran of Mississippi. Espy 80-year-old Cochran will retire April first,…
Food Waste Prevention Week Aims to Raise Awareness About Unused Food
…out imperfect produce, or asking for composting bins to be installed at an office or community center. Secretary Ross discusses Food Waste Prevention Week For more information on how to…
Agri View: What is Going on with NAFTA?
…farmers, Canadian farmers, and American farmers, want to keep it strong, and stable. Our Secretary of Agriculture himself said that the loss of NAFTA could have tragic consequences for all…
USDA Announces More Local Control for School Meal Operations
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Steve Censky announced two new efforts to provide states and school districts with additional flexibility and support to operate more efficient school meal…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced at the 66th Annual Mid-South Farm and Gin Show the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking action to assist cotton producers through…
Perdue Reaffirms Support for Ethanol, RFS
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue spoke at the Commodity Classic this week and defended his support for the Renewable Fuels Standard. A DTN report says that Perdue told farmers attending the…
Treasury Secretary Mentions U.S. Possibly Re-joining TPP
…high-level conversations about TPP. While it’s not a priority at the moment, it’s something the president will consider.” Trump opened the door to possibly looking again at the agreement at…
National Farm Machinery Show Sets Record
…number of new exhibitors and exhibit sales. Over 314,000 attendees packed the Kentucky Exposition Center for the four-day event that celebrated 53 years of providing the agricultural industry’s latest and…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Senate’s long-awaited confirmation of Bill Northey to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Northey will serve as…