02 Mar 2020

Summer Gardens and a Touch of Switzerland

By Quad City Botanical Center

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.

28 Feb 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Announces New RD Leadership

By USDA Office of Communications

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.

28 Feb 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Directs USDA Fleet to Increase Biofuels Usage, Announces Notice of Funding for Biofuels Infrastructure Program

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (February 28, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue 

25 Feb 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Announces New FSIS Leadership

By USDA Office of Communications

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.

25 Feb 2020

USDA and USTR Announce Progress on Implementation of US-China Phase One Agreement

By USDA Office of Communications

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:

20 Feb 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Announces New Innovation Initiative for USDA

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (February 20, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, a department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position American agriculture to better meet future global demands.

06 Feb 2020

USDA Casts Vision for Scientific Initiatives Through 2025

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (February 6, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the publication of the USDA Science Blueprint, which will serve as the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) vision for and continued commitment to scientific research.

27 Jan 2020

Mark Your Calendars, USDA to Open the Application Window for the Second Round of ReConnect Program Funding Friday

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (January 27, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announced USDA will begin taking applications for the second round of $550 million in 

16 Jan 2020

USDA Seeks Input on New Ethanol Sales Infrastructure Incentive Program

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (January 16, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input to help with the creation of the Higher Blends

09 Jan 2020

Advanced Inspections and Certification Administration Courses Now Available

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (January 9, 2020) — The Organic Integrity Learning Center now includes two new courses targeted to the needs of accredited certifiers and inspectors. Courses are available to all users.

Advanced Inspections details best practices for planning and conducting effective investigations.

Course lessons include:

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