ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) applauds the Senate’s confirmations of Dr. Julie Callahan as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Michelle Schultz to the Surface Transportation Board, and Michael Selig as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

“Each of these leaders brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to ensuring a competitive, transparent, and reliable system for America’s agricultural supply chain,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “Their confirmations strengthen U.S. transportation, trade, and risk-management policy at a critical time for the grain, feed, and processing sectors. We applaud the administration’s selection of these excellent professionals and the Senate’s leadership to confirm them. We look forward to working with all three to advance policies that support a safe, efficient, and market-driven agricultural economy.”

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