Articles tagged under: Perdue
Bloomberg Reports MFP II Payment Rates
Published May 21, 2019
Bloomberg News is reporting the Trump Administration could announce the next round of trade assistance as soon as tomorrow. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has said the package will be in a range of $15-to-$20 billion. Bloomberg did not identify its…Farm Bill Implementation Gets Attention This Week
Published February 25, 2019
USDA will host a farm bill implementation listening session Tuesday at its Washington, D.C. headquarters. USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey will kick off the program, followed by representatives of the Risk Management Agency, Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation…No MFP Payments in ’19
Published February 22, 2019
For many farmers, the Market Facilitation Program was the difference between a positive or negative bottomline for 2018. During the USDA Ag Outlook Conference in the Washington, D.C. area, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made it clear that farmers will not…MFP Rates Not Expected to Change
Published October 30, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has confirmed the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will happen before the end of the year. At this point, the payment rates have not changed. "We're looking at market conditions," said Perdue. "Frankly, right…Perdue: Canada Must Address Dairy Trade
Published September 10, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue discussed trade issues during a weekend appearance on C-SPAN. Perdue said Canada has exported milk solids below world market prices, limiting access for the U.S. dairy industry in those same international markets. "As you know, dairy…G20 Ministers Oppose Protectionism
Published July 30, 2018
Agriculture ministers from the G20 nations have promised to reform World Trade Organization rules. No details were offered, but a statement was released saying they were “concerned about the increasing use of protectionist non-tariff trade measures.” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…Oedekoven Reappointed to USDA Advisory Panel
Published May 16, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed the advisory committee dealing with meat and poultry inspections. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven has been reappointed to the 17-member committee.Starling Moves From White House to USDA
Published May 14, 2018
The Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture Ray Starling is making a move to USDA. Starling will take over as Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s chief of staff, replacing Heidi Green, who is returning to her home state of Georgia.FSA Administrator Named
Published May 11, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed the new administrator for the Farm Service Agency. Richard Fordyce is now serving as the Missouri FSA state executive director. Previously, Fordyce was the director of the Missouri Department of Agriculture. In addition, Fordyce…