Articles tagged under: Sonny Perdue
Perdue: Safety Net Programs May Not Be Enough
Published March 21, 2019
In Nebraska and Iowa, the historic flooding is leaving behind large-scale damage. In a Fox Business Network interview, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said that existing safety net programs may not be enough to cover the damages. "I spoke with the…Perdue: Look at Market Signals
Published March 3, 2019
Trade took center stage in Thursday's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. After comments on U.S.-China trade talks, Chairman Pat Roberts asked Perdue what he would say to farmers being impacted with trade tariffs. "The best advice…What a Difference a Year Makes
Published March 3, 2019
This year's Commodity Classic was a bit calmer for Arthur, North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes. A year ago, Skunes was president of the National Corn Growers Association and the relationship with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was on shaky ground. “We’re…Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers
Published February 28, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made stops before the House and Senate agriculture committees this past week. Perdue told dairy farmers if they can hold on, help is on the way. "Sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin…China to Purchase Additional 10 MMT of U.S. Soybeans
Published February 25, 2019
As trade talks continue between the two superpowers, China has committed to another 10 million metric ton purchase of U.S. soybeans. When Chinese Vice Premier Liu He met with President Trump in January, a five million metric ton purchase was…Ag Secretary Brings a Trade Update to Cattle Industry Convention
Published February 1, 2019
The focus of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s address to Cattle Industry Convention attendees Friday was trade, specifically the recent meeting between the U.S. and China. Perdue said intellectual property is still being discussed. "I really believe we are entering a phase…Open for Business
Published January 28, 2019
After 35 days with a partial government shutdown, the federal government is reopening for three weeks. That will give the administration and Congress time to work out their differences on immigration and the wall. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed the…USDA Extends MFP Application Deadline
Published January 8, 2019
USDA is extending the deadline to apply for Market Facilitation Program payments. The original deadline was January 15, but is being adjusted due to the government shutdown. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the deadline will be extended for a…Perdue Will Address AFBF Delegates
Published December 28, 2018
The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will speak at its 100th annual convention. This meeting will be held in mid-January in New Orleans. A year ago, Perdue joined President Donald Trump on the Farm Bureau…