Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, R-Ark., said, “Filling these key USDA roles is essential to carrying out President Trump’s agenda for rural America.”“I’m especially appreciative of Dudley’s guidance and counsel during his service on the Senate Agriculture Committee,” Boozman said. “He’s been a trusted member of the team since my time in committee leadership and I’m particularly proud he’s agreed to serve as undersecretary of agriculture for marketing and regulatory programs. American Soybean Association CEO Stephen Censky said, “Richard, Dudley and Scott are trusted leaders with deep agricultural experience and proven records of service. “Dudley’s policy expertise and understanding of MRP’s [Marketing and Regulatory Programs] role will benefit farmers and ranchers across the country. Scott’s leadership in REE [Research, Education and Economics] will ensure science-based research and innovation continue to drive agriculture forward.”The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council congratulated the USDA nominees, but also praised the confirmations of: