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Perdue Talks Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers

Published March 2, 2020

Ahead of the National Farmers Union Convention general session, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sat down with the Red River Farm Network to discuss the recently announced disaster aid to sugar cooperatives and pending quality provisions for WHIP+. "Determining quality losses…

Perdue: No 2020 MFP Anticipated

Published March 2, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told National Farmers Union members this morning that the toughest days in agriculture are behind us, but it may not feel like it. He referenced the Market Facilitation Program, saying farmers want trade not aid. "Despite…

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USDA: Progress Happening on Phase One Implementation

Published February 25, 2020

Following concerns that China may not follow through with the phase one trade deal, USDA says China has taken numerous actions to implement commitments to the U.S. The actions include signing a protocol to import U.S. fresh chipping potatoes, lifting a…

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Additional ASF Prevention Measures Needed

Published February 20, 2020

The National Pork Producers Council and 30 state pork producer associations are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to take additional prevention measures for African Swine Fever. The groups want USDA to restrict imports of organic soy products for animal feed…

USDA Launches Ag Innovation Agenda

Published February 20, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced an Ag Innovation Agenda during the USDA Agriculture Outlook Forum. This agenda focuses on food waste, greenhouse gas, water quality and renewable energy. Moving forward, USDA will be striving for carbon sequestration enhancement through soil…

Perdue Encourages Cattlemen to Tell Their Story

Published February 9, 2020

At the 2020 Cattle Industry Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue joined National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston onstage. The fireside chat started with talking about trade successes for the U.S. beef industry. While China, Canada, Mexico and Japan are…

Dry Bean Scene

Published February 7, 2020

Speaking at an agriculture convention this week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue outlined the trade needs between the U.S. and Europe. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

Perdue is Alert to Weather Challenges in the Northern Plains

Published January 22, 2020

Trade, the Market Facilitation Program and disaster assistance were just a few of the topics Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed at the Farm Bureau convention in Austin, Texas. Perdue was asked if farmers could navigate 2020 without a new Market…

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Hoeven: Final Tranche of MFP In the Works

Published January 17, 2020

According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the third and final tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments is in the works. Hoeven met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue after the Phase One trade deal signing this week. Perdue said he…

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Perdue: USMCA Critical to Rural America’s Success

Published December 20, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is pleased the House brought the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to a vote and urges quick passage in the Senate. Perdue said this trade deal with two of our largest trading partners is critical to the success of…

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Perdue Talks Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers

Perdue: No 2020 MFP Anticipated

USDA: Progress Happening on Phase One Implementation

Additional ASF Prevention Measures Needed

USDA Launches Ag Innovation Agenda

Perdue Encourages Cattlemen to Tell Their Story

Dry Bean Scene

Perdue is Alert to Weather Challenges in the Northern Plains

Hoeven: Final Tranche of MFP In the Works

Perdue: USMCA Critical to Rural America’s Success

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