The Senate confirmed Alexis Taylor as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and U.S. ag groups reacted positively. ?Alexis has a strong background in agriculture from growing up on a farm in Iowa and has a deep knowledge of trade issues,? says the U.S. Grains Council. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says, ?Trade is critically important to U.S. agriculture, and she?ll be a strong advocate on the world stage and a capable leader for USDA staff.? U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says Taylor will be a ?tremendous asset to USDA and a champion for U.S. agriculture.? The American Soybean Association also reacted positively to the announcement. Stephen Censky, ASA CEO, says, ?Alexis has a depth of knowledge about agricultural trade and public policy that will serve her well in this post.? Groups like NCBA and the National Milk Producers Federation welcomed the nomination.
Groups respond positively to Alexis Taylor confirmation
