Sony Perdue

Rod Bain sat down with Ted McKinney, the USDA's first Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs to discuss how this position has been shaped since its formation over three years ago. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

On February 9th, Congress passed, and the President signed a spending bill, which included nearly $2.4 billion to help producers that were affected by severe disasters. "We told our team that we want this disaster money rolled out in weeks, not months,” said Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.  "An...

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told lawmakers this week he may be the lone political appointment at the Department of Agriculture until September, or later.   Currently, 15 executive posts at USDA are vacant and await White House nomination.  Perdue ...