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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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South Dakota Farmer Talks Trade at White House Meeting

Perdue Defends Payment Calculation Formula

Trump Meets with Ag Leaders

E-15 Decision Expected This Week

U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement

Trump Offers View on Farm Economy

Dry Bean Scene

Dairy Industry Could Benefit from USDA Trade Aid

USDA Shares Short-Term Assistance Plan

Perdue Remains Hopeful for NAFTA

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