NCBA and PLC Congratulate USDA, Interior, and Environmental Nominees on Confirmation

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) congratulated a slate of nominees confirmed by the U.S. Senate who will take up positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

“President Trump has been in office for eight months and there are still numerous vacant positions across the federal government. These vacancies delay the ability of federal agencies to craft policy and address issues facing America’s cattle producers,” said NCBA CEO Colin Woodall. “We thank Majority Leader John Thune and all the senators who voted to advance this slate of highly qualified nominees. With new confirmed officials, important teams under USDA, the Interior Department, EPA and CEQ can be even more effective in serving America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Dudley Hoskins, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane: “NCBA congratulates Dudley Hoskins on his confirmation as USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. As a staff member for the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, Under Secretary Hoskins has supported America’s cattle producers and advanced critical Farm Bill programs. With his previous experience at USDA and at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Hoskins is a highly qualified nominee, and we look forward to him supporting the economic health and security of the U.S. cattle industry.”