WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a package of 48 subcabinet nominees, which included three positions with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), with a 51-47 vote on Sept. 18. Hoskins also has previous experience working with the USDA and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). As MRP undersecretary, Hoskins will oversee a variety of marketing and regulatory programs to ensure the health, quality, availability and fair marketing of US agricultural products and resources, both domestically and internationally. NCBA congratulates Dr. Hutchins on his confirmation and looks forward to working with him.”NPPC said it also strongly supports Hutchins’ confirmation. Lastly, Fordyce, a fourth-generation farmer from Bethany, Mo., returns to the USDA as undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation.