During Transition Period, Career Staff Will Lead USDA
As the Federal government begins a slow transition to a new administration, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has announced interim staffing to guide USDA through the process.
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Former USDA Economist Returning as Chief Economist Resigns
While members of the Electoral College were securing the presidency for Joe Biden Monday, the President-Elect’s transition team was busy at work filling key positions within the administration that takes office on January 20
2019 PLC Payments Expected for Most Row-Crops
As Congress gets back to work this week, following their regular August recess, eyes are focused on whether the two chambers and two parties can come together for a second-round off Coronavirus assistance.
Second Round of COVID-19 Agricultural Assistance Coming Soon
More relief may be coming for farmers and ranchers affected by COVID-19 shutdown and loss of marketing opportunities
USDA to Extend Summer Meal Program Through December
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA will allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children through December 31, 2020 or until all funding is exhausted.
USDA Announces Third Round of Food Box Program
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says USDA will launch a third round of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program with distributions to begin by September 1.
USDA Releases Report Surrounding Recent Cattle Market Disruptions
USDA released a report on its ongoing boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigation on Wednesday.