Sonny Perdue

Former Ag Secretary Perdue Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
Former Ag Secretary Perdue Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
Former Ag Secretary Perdue Sole Finalist for University System of Georgia Chancellor
Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is the sole finalist in the search for the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia. The decision follows a national search over the past year to lead the university system. USG's 26 public colleges and universities enroll more than 340,000 students and employ more than 48,000 faculty and staff to fulfill the system's teaching, research and se
Former Ag Secretary Perdue 2017 Real Estate Transaction Drawing Attention
Former Ag Secretary Perdue 2017 Real Estate Transaction Drawing Attention
Former Ag Secretary Perdue 2017 Real Estate Transaction Drawing Attention
A report from the Washington Post questions a real estate transaction made by Sonny Perdue just after his selection to be Agriculture Secretary in 2017. The Washington Post reports Purdue's now-former company bought a small grain facility in South Carolina for $250,000, while ADM purchased the facility six years prior for $5 ...
Former Agriculture Secretary Perdue Privileged to Serve Farmers
Former Agriculture Secretary Perdue Privileged to Serve Farmers
Former Agriculture Secretary Perdue Privileged to Serve Farmers
In modern societal norms, perhaps leaving your employer is not official until announced on social media. Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue did so this week via Twitter. Perdue stated, “It has been a privilege to serve America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers the past four years." Perdue h ...
USDA, FDA Sign MOU on Animal Biotech Regulations
USDA, FDA Sign MOU on Animal Biotech Regulations
USDA, FDA Sign MOU on Animal Biotech Regulations
The USDA and the FDA recently signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a regulatory environment at USDA for agricultural animal biotechnology innovation. The agreement allows USDA to lead animal biotech regulatory framework. Former Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue stated the effort "clears a path to bring our regulatory framework into the 21st century ...
USDA Offering Additional Assistance Through CFAP
USDA Offering Additional Assistance Through CFAP
USDA Offering Additional Assistance Through CFAP
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said the USDA will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The agency will be expanding eligibility for some agricultural producers and commodities and updating payments to accurately compensate some producers who already applied to the program ...
Newhouse: Despite Challenges, Perdue Did A Good Job As USDA Head
Newhouse: Despite Challenges, Perdue Did A Good Job As USDA Head
Newhouse: Despite Challenges, Perdue Did A Good Job As USDA Head
As the Trump Administration prepares to exit Washington D.C., that means Sonny Perdue’s time as the Ag Secretary is coming to a close. Dan Newhouse Chairman of the congressional Western Caucus, said the past four years were challenging for farm country, and he felt Perdue did a good job listening to the concerns of everyday farmers, and was productive. How ...
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
USDA Takes A Look At What Farmers Can Expect Into 2021
Farmers, like many others, were very happy to say goodbye to 2020. But what can they expect into 2021? Gary Crawford takes a look back, and a look forward. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Renewed
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Renewed
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Renewed
Earlier this week, the USDA announced the continuation of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue said USDA will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food nationwide through the fifth round of the program ...

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