Tag: USDA
USDA announces restructure
Sec. of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a the creation of an undersecretary for trade and foreign agriculture affairs and changes in Rural Development.
Pass the biscuits and the buck
Alan Guebert gives his view on Perdue’s decision to “slow down” implementation of the nutritional school lunch standards promoted by Michelle Obama.
5 reasons to participate in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
The Census of Agriculture is an opportunity for farmers to share data that informs legislative decisions, and impacts farm services and support programs.
Sonny Perdue’s big adventure
Sonny Perdue will have his hands full considering America’s slipping hold on the global farm trade and President Trump's clear anti-trade stances.
Perdue is the new secretary of agriculture
Trump's pick for secretary of agriculture has been sworn in.
Planting progress still slightly lagging
The weather has been warm, but planting progress is still behind.
NFO reaches out to beginning farmers
The National Farmers Organization is educating beginning farmers about the importance of marketing and working cooperatively.
Markets still stuck on USDA report
The grain markets are still focused on the Prospective Plantings Report, and some "new" news is needed.
Soybean acreage to set new record
Planting Intentions report shows a significant increase in soybeans in Ohio and the national level.
USDA seeks comments on organic checkoff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a proposal to create an organic checkoff program.
