ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2025 – Stephen Vaden has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Vaden, a judge on the Court of International Trade and former General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), brings deep legal knowledge and public service experience to this leadership role.
Mike Seyfert, President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), issued the following statement:
“Stephen Vaden is a smart, principled leader with a strong understanding of agriculture and how government works. America’s grain and feed industry appreciated his collaborative approach when he served as USDA General Counsel. We look forward to working with him again in his new role to enact policies that strengthen the rural economy and the entire agricultural supply chain.”
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