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24 Mar 2020
(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 24, 2020) – In a continued effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service will close public access to all areas of the U.S. National Arboretum. Effective today, the grounds and outdoor garden collections will be closed, and all activities and t...
24 Mar 2020
(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 24, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
24 Mar 2020
(Washington, D.C., March 24, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation recognizing the importance of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers:
23 Mar 2020
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 – Chief Economist Robert Johansson today announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Jekanowski as the World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman. Dr. Jekanowski is currently acting Board chairman and will assume his new duties on March 29.
“Dr. Jekanowski brings to this leadership position extensive experience in domestic and ...
20 Mar 2020
(Washington, D.C, March 20, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of David Wu to serve as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Don Bice who has served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary in Departmental Administration since February 2018 will...