Articles tagged under: Sonny Perdue
Perdue Makes the Case for Second Trade Aid Payment
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue met with President Trump and White House officials Friday, trying to gain support for the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments. USDA has been at odds with the Office of Management and Budget over the…Perdue, Roberts Applaud USMCA
Published November 30, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In a statement, Perdue says the new trade agreement "makes important specific changes beneficial to farmers." The USMCA will need to be ratified by lawmakers in all three countries before…NCGA Seeks New Formula for Trade Mitigation Payments
Published November 21, 2018
National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp is asking USDA for a more equitable approach to the next round of Market Facilitation Program payments. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, Chrisp said ethanol and ethanol co-products should be…Anticipation Builds for Trump-Xi Meeting
Published November 14, 2018
The G-20 Summit will be held November 30 and December 1 in Argentina. Leaders from the world’s largest economies will be represented at the G-20, but all eyes are on a side meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi.…The New Registration “Gives Farmers Options”
Published November 1, 2018
In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said it’s important the EPA renewed the use of dicamba, because it gives farmers options. Perdue encourages farmers who use dicamba to review the label, understand why changes have been made and ensure…Perdue Talks Trade at National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2018
Before the final session of the National FFA Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the media USMCA ratification timeline depends on Congress, potentially in the first quarter of 2019. "This is a great deal. It's a good deal for agriculture. It's…Perdue Says KORUS Trade Agreement is a “Better Deal” for U.S.
Published September 24, 2018
The U.S. and the Republic of Korea signed a new free trade agreement Monday. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says this is a better deal, representing an important improvement in trade relations between the two nations. In a statement, Perdue also…South Dakota Farmer Talks Trade at White House Meeting
Published September 8, 2018
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice-President Scott Vanderwal met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and a panel of farm group leaders at the White House Wednesday. Vanderwal says President Trump and Vice-President Pence briefly visited the meeting, commenting on the importance…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…