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HOF Honors for Perdue, Murphy, Hinton

Published September 24, 2025

Three individuals will be inducted into the National Agricultural Hall of Fame on October 23rd in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The honorees include former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, swine industry innovator Wendell Murphy and antique tractor preservationist Michael Hinton.

Another Perdue in the Trump Administration

Published December 6, 2024

Former Georgia Senator David Perdue has been nominated to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Perdue worked in the textiles and consumer retail business, including time living in China. Perdue is a cousin to former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.

Loeffler Expected to Lead USDA

Published November 22, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to name former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as the next Secretary of Agriculture. "I think former Senator Kelly Loeffler is an exciting pick for a lot of reasons," said Tom Sell, Combest Sell and Associates.…

Perdue Selected for University Position

Published February 17, 2022

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has named former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue as its chancellor. Perdue served two terms as Georgia’s governor and was the only finalist for the job.

AFBF Top Awards Announced

Published October 27, 2021

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced two major award recipients. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Former AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Terry Gilbert is being recognized with the Founder’s Award. The…

Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings

Published June 18, 2021

Without additional flexibility from the Risk Management Agency, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum believes the state is facing a disaster of historic proportions. One-hundred percent of the state is in some stage of drought, destroying the grass and hay supply.…

#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade

Published December 31, 2020

On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…

USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected

Published October 21, 2020

Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…

USDA Announces Higher Blends Infrastructure Grants

Published October 8, 2020

The USDA will now be offering a series of grants to fuel retailers to offer more choices for consumers at the pump. These are called the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Grants. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap says the…

Perdue Talks Trade, CFAP and More with MN Farm Bureau

Published September 25, 2020

To help agriculture deal with the market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA announced another Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, offering aid to 89 commodities and crops. Not much additional relief has been provided for biofuels or farmers depopulating livestock.…

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HOF Honors for Perdue, Murphy, Hinton

Another Perdue in the Trump Administration

Loeffler Expected to Lead USDA

Perdue Selected for University Position

AFBF Top Awards Announced

Burgum Hosts Town Hall Drought Meetings

#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade

USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected

USDA Announces Higher Blends Infrastructure Grants

Perdue Talks Trade, CFAP and More with MN Farm Bureau

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