ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 — The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today commended the U.S. Senate for confirming three key nominees to serve as Under Secretaries at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Dudley Hoskins for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP), Richard Fordyce for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), and Scott Hutchins for Research, Education, and Economics (REE).

“Each of these leaders brings deep experience, policy expertise, and a proven commitment to U.S. agriculture,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “Their leadership will strengthen USDA’s ability to serve farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses, while advancing fair, science-based policies that support America’s competitiveness in the global marketplace. They also understand both the opportunities and challenges facing U.S. agriculture today and the importance of kick-starting the rural economy. NGFA and our members look forward to working with them as they take on these critical roles.”

NGFA praised the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee for promptly considering these nominations and commended the Senate for confirming all three.

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