National Ag News

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says he has the advantage of coming to his new position at the USDA as a farmer.  Secretary Perdue tells Brownfield the primary difference between him and his predecessor, whom Perdue calls “a great guy,” is that Tom Vilsack had been a lawyer prior to leading the USDA, while Perdue points out that he has been a farmer.

“What you get that way is understanding the heart, the spirit and the soul of American agriculture from a personal experience standpoint,” said Perdue, following his presentation after which he took questions from the audience. 

Continue reading Perdue understands ‘the thrill of a great crop’ at Brownfield Ag News.