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Former USDA leader, Wisconsin lawmaker Nelsen remembered

Wednesday, November 27

A former USDA official and six-term Wisconsin Assembly member has died. Betty Jo Nelsen served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush as administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service within the United States Department of Agriculture, and in 1992, was nominated...

South Dakota lawmaker remembered for ag-impact

Friday, October 11

A former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, Tim Johnson, passed away this week due to complications following a stroke. He served Congress for nearly 30 years and is responsible for several ag-focused efforts, including Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, the Renewable Fuel Standard and...