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Making Sure Trading Partners Play By the Rules

Published April 18, 2019

Following Thursday's WTO ruling, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said making sure trade partners play by the rules is vital. He also said the announcement is another victory for American farmers and fairness in the global trade system. U.S. Trade Representative…

Tom Heads to Rome

Published April 16, 2019

The Senate has confirmed Indiana farmer Kip Tom as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. Tom was once rumored to be a candidate for the agriculture secretary job now held by Sonny Perdue.

Immediate LIP Assistance Available for Producers

Published April 10, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has approved a request to provide immediate Livestock Indemnity Program assistance to producers who’ve experienced losses. USDA will also delegate program approval to Farm Service Agency County Committees. The request came from a bipartisan group of…

A Request for Livestock Aid

Published April 3, 2019

To aid farmers and ranchers in extreme weather conditions, a bipartisan group of senators is asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide Livestock Indemnity Program assistance as quickly as possible. In a letter, the lawmakers also requested the LIP approval…

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…

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Making Sure Trading Partners Play By the Rules

Tom Heads to Rome

Immediate LIP Assistance Available for Producers

A Request for Livestock Aid

Perdue: Safety Net Programs May Not Be Enough

Perdue: Look at Market Signals

What a Difference a Year Makes

Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers

China to Purchase Additional 10 MMT of U.S. Soybeans

Ag Secretary Brings a Trade Update to Cattle Industry Convention

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