Secretary Perdue Statement on Extension of Agriculture Exemption from ELD Mandate

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Email: press Secretary Perdue Statement on Extension of Agriculture Exemption from ELD Mandate (Washington, D.C., March 13, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao for her …

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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to Testify on Infrastructure TOMORROW

You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Email: press ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue to Testify on Infrastructure TOMORROW (Washington, D.C., March 13, 2018) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will testify in front of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. ET. The …

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ADVISORY: Deputy Secretary Censky to Address the National Lieutenant Governors Association TOMORROW

You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Email: press ADVISORY: Deputy Secretary Censky to Address the National Lieutenant Governors Association TOMORROW (Washington, D.C., March 13, 2018) – U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky will deliver remarks on rural prosperity to the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) 2018 Federal-State Relations Meeting …

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USDA Invests $276 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0053.18 Contact: Anne Mayberry (202) 690-1756 USDA Invests $276 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure Loans Modernize Infrastructure and Spur Business Growth in 12 States WASHINGTON, March 13, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny …

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USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0052.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press USDA Decides Not to Impose Additional Regulatory Requirements for Organic Producers and Handlers WASHINGTON, March 12, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the decision …

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#Fridaysonthefarm: Conservation Nets Better Irrigation, Saves Money and Doubles Growing Space to Boost Profits

Matt Churchill and Jennifer Christian, owners of Pariah Dog Farm, used to irrigate their crops by filling up 500-gallon water tanks with a g Matt Churchill and Jennifer Christian, owners of Pariah Dog Farm, used to irrigate their crops by filling up 500-gallon water tanks with a garden hose overnight, then hauling them out to …

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ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in North Dakota TOMORROW

You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Contact: USDA Press Email: press ADVISORY: Secretary Perdue in North Dakota TOMORROW (Washington, D.C., March 8, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will travel to North Dakota TOMORROW, Friday, March 9th following an invitation from Senator John Hoeven. The Secretary will participate in a series …

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USDA to Host Roundtables on Rural Opioid Misuse

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0051.18 Contact: Jay Fletcher (202) 690-0498 USDA to Host Roundtables on Rural Opioid Misuse Series Will Focus on Impact and Effective Response WASHINGTON, March 7, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development …

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Secretary Perdue Administers Oath of Office to Bill Northey

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0050.18 Contact: USDA Press Email: press Secretary Perdue Administers Oath of Office to Bill Northey U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue administers the oath of office to Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural …

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