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…
Trump See’s Ag Benefits of NAFTA, Still Threatening Withdraw
President Donald Trump said again this week he “may” terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), saying such a move would yield the “best deal” in renegotiations. The president…
Organics Encourage Support for Livestock Rule
…Tuesday, asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to reinstate the rule that was issued in January of last year. USDA continually delayed the rule, and announced in December intent to withdraw…
Trump Falling Behind on USDA Nominees
President Donald Trump has nominated just seven of the 13 Agriculture Department positions that require Senate confirmation. The Senate has confirmed just four nominations, being Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Deputy…
Agri View: FFA Strong Leadership
…agricultural education major at Iowa State University, was elected national secretary. Piper Merritt, an agricultural economics major at Oklahoma State University, was elected central region vice president. Bryce Cluff, an…
Governor Brown’s Proposed Budget Promotes Ag Development
California Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for 2018-2019 has a sizable emphasis on agriculture, with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) set to receive $488 million. Some of…