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31 May 2019
(Washington, D.C., May 31, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule on E-15:
30 May 2019
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2019 – Acting Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Joel Baxley today announced that USDA is providing $858 million in loans to upgrade rural electric systems in 17 states (PDF, 111 KB). The funding includes $64 million to finance smart grid technologies that improve system operations and monitor grid security.
28 May 2019
He oversees nation’s farm policy and he has bone to pick with UGA trade deal study
By Secretary Sonny PerdueThe Macon Telegraph and the Columbus Ledger-EnquirerMay 26, 2019
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24 May 2019
FOX Business – Mornings with Maria: “Hasn't been a president that has defended agriculture the way Trump has: Agriculture Secretary” 5.23.16
24 May 2019
WASHINGTON, May 24, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the selection of 18 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) across the nation as 2019 E. Kika De La Garza Fellows. This summer fellowship program offers first-hand experiences in policymaking and research at USDA and other federal agencies.