U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny
Perdue announced the government of Japan has finalized technical
requirements that will allow U.S. sheep and goat exports into the
country for the first time in more than 14 years.
“This success is a direct result of
USDA’s dedication to helping America’s farmers and ranchers keep
and find new markets for their products,” Secretary Perdue said.
“The United States has a reputation for high quality agricultural
products and this Administration is committed to helping U.S.
producers prosper and share these products with the world.”
This Tuesday USDA released internal
guidance on changes made to farm labor housing eligibility. The
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 amended a section of the
Housing Act of 1949. Due to this rule change, domestic farm laborers
legally admitted into the country under an H-2A work visa are now
eligible for this state-inspected housing.
Secretary Perdue said, “I
am pleased that USDA programs can now better assist farmers needing
to provide housing. I thank Congress for addressing this issue in its
most recent funding bill and hope to continue the conversation on
farm labor for our agriculture industry.”
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