U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. announced at the White House a formal agreement aimed at making the oversight of food more efficient and effective…
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…
Senate Votes to End Government Shutdown
Senate leaders have reached an agreement to end the government shutdown, passing a bill to fund the government until February 8th. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to end a filibuster…
Two Dairy Leaders Join Dairy Council of CA Board
…Dairy Council of California’s Board of Directors by Karen Ross, secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. On his family’s farm in Tulare, California, Curti oversees operations for…
NPPC Commends USDA for Maintaining Essential Livestock Market Programs
…and poultry — are available to consumers. “NPPC appreciates the leadership provided by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Undersecretary of Marketing and Regulatory Affairs Greg Ibach and Acting Deputy Undersecretary of…
Former Ag Secretary says Trump Understands Importance of NAFTA
…feel not enough progress has been made so far. Mike Johanns, a former Ag Secretary, says, “So far, the negotiations really haven’t gone anywhere.” There are stakeholders in agriculture who…
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today outlined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services available in the event of a government shutdown. “USDA is committed to safeguarding life and property…
USDA Announces Plenary Speakers for the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
…This year’s forum is themed “The Roots of Prosperity,” and the opening plenary session will feature keynote remarks from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, welcoming comments from Deputy Secretary Steve…
USDA Announces a Near-Record Year for Farm Loans
Infusing Rural Communities with Stronger Businesses and Sounder Agricultural Economies The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced another year of high activity in its farm loan…