Ag Groups, Perdue Applaud Censky Nomination

Agriculture groups, along with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue applauded President Donald Trump’s nomination of Steve Censky as Deputy Agriculture Secretary.  The nomination was rumored for months.  Censky grew up on a soybean, corn and livestock farm in Minnesota.  Secretary Perdue said Censky will “bring enthusiasm and a dedication” to the Department of Agriculture, adding that he is hopeful the Senate will quickly consider the nomination.

President Trump last week also nominated Rostin Behnam to be a commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. if confirmed, he will fulfill a term expiring June 19, 2021.

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