ARLINGTON, VA – The National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF:
“As U.S. dairy farmers increasingly look to build international markets, USDA serves as a key resource to help our exporters meet global customers. Greg Ibach is a longtime leader in the agricultural industry and is an excellent choice to lead this important work. We look forward to working with him in this new capacity and urge a swift confirmation process in the Senate.”
From Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC:
“USDA’s role in facilitating dairy trade requires experienced leadership. Greg Ibach is the right choice to serve as Under Secretary for this critical work that dairy exporters rely upon. His impressive tenure as a leader at USDA and his firsthand experience as a farmer provides him with a valuable perspective to ensure that our producers’ interests are promoted on the international stage. We encourage the Senate to quickly advance his nomination.”
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