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Minnesota Corn and Soybean Associations approve of Perdue

Leaders of the two largest row crop commodity groups in Minnesota are pleased with president-elect Trump’s nominee for Ag Secretary.

Minnesota Corn Growers first vice president Kirby Hettver says the selection of former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue was worth the wait.

“I’m pretty excited about somebody with his background to serve in the post of ag secretary.  There’s a lot of great experience that he’ll bring to the position.”

Minnesota Soybean Growers president Theresia Gillie agrees that Perdue’s background in agriculture is a plus.

“Apparently he’s been involved with agriculture through the years, and was governor of Georgia.  They tend to be a pretty agricultural state and are a part of the American Soybean Association.  So as far as that goes, we’re pretty happy about some of that.”

Gillie and Hettver both say helping to craft the next Farm Bill should be a major priority for Perdue if he’s confirmed as ag secretary.

 

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