WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers:

WASHINGTON DC (March 13, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA):

WASHINGTON DC (March 12, 2020) — Today, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand announced USDA has 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2020) — Satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate experience. There is something for every age group to enjoy at this family-friendly event.

Vendors will offer free samples of delicious chocolate creations and also have items for purchase for Easter and Mother's Day.

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2020) — In light of President Trump’s historic economic expansion — with a 3.6% unemployment rate and 6.4 million job openings across the nation — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 28, 2020) — The Quad City Botanical Center and Rock Island Parks and Recreation are partnering to offer a unique day trip on June 18, 2020.

WASHINGTON DC (February 28, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Bette Brand will serve as the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Deputy Under Secretary following the retirement of Donald “DJ” LaVoy.

WASHINGTON DC (February 25, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Paul Kiecker to serve as Administrator of the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Mr Kiecker will be assuming the role following the departure of Administrator Carmen Rottenberg, who is departing federal service after a career spanning two decades.

WASHINGTON DC (February 25, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced today that China has taken numerous actions to begin implementing its agriculture-related commitments under the landmark US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement on schedule. The agreement entered into force on February 14, 2020.

These actions include:

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