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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue  announced July 25 further details of the $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agricultural producers while the Administration continues to work on free, fair, and reciprocal trade deals. In May, President Trump directed … Continue reading →

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced July 19 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. … Continue reading →

The July/August 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Georgia Peanut Tour set for Cordele area National Peanut Board Referendum passes Harvest Guidebook Industry awards at USA Peanut Congress Disaster Relief … Continue reading →

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)announced June 20 it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort between USDA’s Natural … Continue reading →

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement June 10 on disaster and trade-related assistance: “Whether it’s because of natural disasters or unfair retaliatory tariffs, farmers across the country are facing significant challenges and tough decisions on their … Continue reading →

The May/June 2019 issue of the Southeastern Peanut Farmer is now available online. Click here! This issue features: Frank McGill honored with Medallion of Honor from UGA College of Ag UGA Tifon Campus Celebrates 100 Years Irrigation Guidebook Peanut Leadership … Continue reading →