Articles tagged under: Sonny Perdue

Perdue Defends Payment Calculation Formula

Published September 6, 2018

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is defending the payment rates found within the new Market Facilitation Program. The USDA leader said he is comfortable with the process. "We have used calculations that are known to economists that calculate tariff damages. They…
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Trump Meets with Ag Leaders

Published September 6, 2018

President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and chief agriculture trade negotiator Gregg Doud sat down with South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal Wednesday. State Farm Bureau presidents from Texas and Illinois were also in…
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E-15 Decision Expected This Week

Published September 3, 2018

During an appearance at the Farm Progress Show, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said President Trump wants to make an announcement on E-15 this week. Trump directed Perdue to meet with Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler to come to terms on…
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U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement

Published August 28, 2018

The U.S. and Mexico have reached, in principal, an agreement to a new North American Free Trade Agreement framework. President Donald Trump says the new agreement will benefit U.S. agriculture in various regards, including Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing…
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Trump Offers View on Farm Economy

Published August 17, 2018

In a meeting with his cabinet on Thursday, President Donald Trump cited the trade dispute between the U.S. and China and its impact on agriculture. Trump also referred to the farm economy. "Despite everything, they (farmers) are starting to really…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published August 3, 2018

The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to authorize up to $12 billion in programs to help farmers meet the costs of disrupted commodity markets. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says…
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Dairy Industry Could Benefit from USDA Trade Aid

Published July 31, 2018

Trade uncertainty is causing a challenge for all agriculture, particularly the U.S. dairy industry. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports Commodity Credit Corporation funding could be one of the more important tools to help dairy farmers.
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Perdue Remains Hopeful for NAFTA

Published July 6, 2018

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful that a new North American Free Trade Agreement can soon be reached with Mexico. On his “Back to Our Roots” tour of the Pacific Northwest, Perdue told reporters the United States will likely get…
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