USDA Extends Flexibilities, Paves the Way for Meals for Kids to Continue through Summer

May 18, 2020 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers, giving child nutrition program operators the flexibility they need to continue to feed children while promoting social distancing and keeping families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

America’s Meatpacking Facilities Practicing Safe Reopening to Ensure a Stable Food Supply

May 8, 2020 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the safe reopening of critical infrastructure meatpacking facilities across the United States.

Secretary Perdue Issues Letters on Meat Packing Expectations

May 6, 2020 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat processing companies. These letters establish the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) clear expectations for the implementation of President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order signed last week.

USDA Announces $ 18.4M Available for 2019 Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives

April 30, 2020 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service today announced $ 18.4 million in funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives to support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products through direct technical assistance and grants to dairy businesses.

USDA To Implement President Trump’s Executive Order on Meat and Poultry Processors

April 29, 2020 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to keep meat and poultry processing facilities open during the COVID-19 national emergency.