Articles tagged under: Bill Northey
Northey Takes on New Role
Published March 28, 2022
Bill Northey has been named the new CEO for the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. Northey was the president of the National Corn Growers Association in 1995-1996 and was elected as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in 2006, 2010 and 2014. Most…The Politics of Farm Policy Highlighted During Big Iron Forum
Published September 15, 2021
According to former House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson, one of the biggest issues facing agriculture is there are no Democrats left representing farm districts in Congress. “You can’t do anything with one party, it just doesn’t stick,” said Peterson. Former…A New Political Force for Midwest Agriculture Established
Published September 15, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is behind an effort to create the Midwest Council on Agriculture. This group is being patterned after an alliance of agricultural businesses and farm groups, such as the Southwest Council on Agriculture and…A Sustainable Future
Published August 4, 2021
Sustainability and climate issues are a focus of the Biden administration. However, former USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey says the issue of sustainability is bigger than that. "It is something the business community and the international community cares about so I…A New Role for Northey
Published April 29, 2021
Former USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey will focus on agriculture, conservation and sustainability in his new consulting business venture, called WHNorthey. In addition to USDA, Northey served as Iowa's agriculture secretary.Northey and Brand to Advise Venture Capital Fund
Published March 4, 2021
Two former USDA undersecretaries have signed on as senior advisors to a venture capital fund called Big Idea Ventures. Bill Northey and Bette Brand will advise fund managers on the rural communities selected for new ag and food innovation businesses.Quality Loss Program Available for ’18 and ’19 Crop Years
Published January 5, 2021
Signup is underway for the USDA’s Quality Loss Adjustment Program. Farmers have been waiting for more than a year on this relief program, which is due to crop quality losses in 2018 and 2019. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey said the…Hoeven and Northey Discuss Options For ND Farmers
Published August 14, 2020
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey have discussed the financial challenges facing farmers and ranchers. Hoeven urged Northey to utilize the $14 billion in CCC funding and the remaining Coronavirus Food Assistance Program money to help…More COVID-19 Direct Payment Details Expected Soon
Published May 18, 2020
The Office of Management and Budget has completed the review of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Now, agriculture is waiting on the official announcement. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network on Friday, USDA Under Secretary for Farm…