National Ag News

The Senate Agriculture Committee has voted to advance the nomination of former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture.

Chairman Pat Roberts says he’s pleased with the swift strides made to move the confirmation towards the finish line, acknowledging that farmers have waited too long for this important position to be filled.

The full Senate will now consider the nomination, although it remains unclear when that vote will occur.

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