Perdue: U.S. ag could be big winner in trade talks 03.19.2019 By Jay Sjerven Secretary of Agriculture sees potential for ‘very attractive numbers’ for U.S. ag product purchases.Read More
New U.S.D.A. campaign to promote healthier food choices 03.18.2019 By Eric Schroeder Initiative seeks to reduce confusion surrounding healthy eating.Read More
Millers panel forecasts soft red winter wheat crop at 270 million bus 03.14.2019 By Jay Sjerven Crop was forecast to be the smallest since 2010 and second smallest in records extending back to 1984.Read More
U.S. agriculture secretary welcomes Canadian, Mexican counterparts 02.21.2019 By Matt Noltemeyer Perdue discusses ag research, extension and education in the United States.Read More
Chief economist opens conference with trade, farm bill updates 02.21.2019 By Matt Noltemeyer Robert Johansson’s remarks kick-start the 2019 Agricultural Outlook Forum.Read More
Peterson and Conaway announce agriculture committee members 01.23.2019 By Jay Sjerven Thirteen Democrats are new to committee, Republicans all committee veterans.Read More
Continuity the rule for Senate ag committee membership 01.23.2019 By Jay Sjerven Only two new members, one Democrat and one Republican, named to committee.Read More
U.S.D.A. moves to mitigate shutdown impact on farmers, the poor 01.09.2019 By Jay Sjerven Plan would sustain food nutrition programs through February.Read More
U.S.D.A. launches second round of trade mitigation payments 12.18.2018 By Jay Sjerven U.S.D.A. to pay $9.57 billion to producers to compensate for lost export sales.Read More
Congress passes the 2018 farm bill by overwhelming majorities 12.13.2018 By Jay Sjerven Bill passed on to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.Read More