Source: Philip Brasher and Spencer Chase, AGRI-PULSE, 3/10/17

The Senate Agriculture Committee has officially received the nomination of Sonny Perdue to be the next Secretary of Agriculture, clearing a major hurdle in the confirmation process. A spokeswoman for the committee confirmed the news to Agri-Pulse Friday morning. In a statement, Sen. Pat Roberts, the Kansas Republican who chairs the committee, said this will allow for committee consideration.

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