Articles tagged under: Sonny Perdue
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…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.USDA Shares Short-Term Assistance Plan
Published July 24, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters Tuesday the USDA plans to use up to $12 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation funding to help farmers in tough trade times. "It's important to note that this is a short term solution that…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…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 6, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, we have an update on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trade talks have stalled, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful for an agreement.USDA Leader Concerned About Ag Workforce
Published July 5, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says finding enough legal farm workers is a big concern. "We don't have enough domestic workers for many industries, but particularly agricultural industries. It really gets down to do we want to import a legal farm…