15 Mar 2020

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Statement on Canada Passing USMCA

By USDA Office of Communications

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):

12 Mar 2020

USDA Extends ReConnect Application Deadline to 03/31

By USDA Office of Communications

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

09 Mar 2020

Final Days To Buy Tickets For Chocolate Experience

By Quad City Botanical Center

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.

06 Mar 2020

USDA Improving Services to Provide More SNAP Participants the Dignity of Work

By USDA Office of Communications

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 

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.

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