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Trump selects Vaden to serve as Deputy Secretary of Ag

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Stephen Vaden as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.  Vaden served in Trump’s first administration as the General Counsel of the USDA and was a board member of the Commodity Credit Corporation.  In December 2020, Vaden was confirmed as...

New USB secretary sees strong demand for U.S. soy

The new secretary for the United Soybean Board says she’s optimistic about the future of U.S. soy exports. Susan Watkins tells Brownfield, “I think we’re trying to get into new markets. We understand you can’t rely on the same players over and over again....

Grassley looks favorably at nomination of Rollins for Ag Secretary

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he looks favorably on the nomination of Brooke Rollins to be the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s somewhat familiar with the Texas native from her time serving on the Trump...

Trump names Rollins next Secretary of Agriculture

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins of Texas to serve as the 33rd US Secretary of Agriculture.   Rollins was part of Trump’s 2016 Economic Advisory Council and has helped develop and manage the President-elect’s domestic policy agenda.  In a post on X,...

Under Secretary Taylor comments on upcoming GM corn panel decision

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says she’s optimistic about an upcoming panel decision on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield, “We know and believe quite strongly the science is on our side. I think...

Kansas Ag Secretary talks HPAI

The Kansas Secretary of Ag says protecting animal health is crucial to expanding exports.  Mike Beam tells Brownfield… “We have to protect our livestock and also protect human health, so we have to understand that there are expectations by other countries,” he says. “For...

Under Secretary Taylor: Ag trade remains a priority for Biden admin

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ag trade has been a priority for the Biden administration in 2024. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield the agency has focused on market diversification. “Sixty percent of our food and agricultural exports go to...

USDA Under Secretary says trade expansion a priority for U.S. agriculture

Advancing and expanding U.S. agricultural trade remains a priority for USDA. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield that includes diversifying what’s being exported. “Making sure that if we produce it that we’re able to export it and that...

Grace Hoge of Salina Promoted to State Press Secretary

TOPEKA, Kan. — Salina native Grace Hoge has been promoted to State Press Secretary.Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months.“Throughout her time in my administration, Grace has proven to...