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Connie Conway has been appointed to serve as the new state executive director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in California and Governor Newsom appoints three new individuals.

There is a new person in USDA's Finance shop and the USGC selected Stephan Wittig to serve as the new director of Mexico.

Fischer leaves Houst Ag, Baxley leaves Rural Development, Pendley appointed to acting BLM director, Wheeler appoints McQueen.

Two former chairs of key House committees for ag and food policy have announced their retirement and many food companies gain new CEOs.

President Donald Trump designated Glen Smith to serve as chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced new leadership appointments, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has made new leadership changes and hires for the department.

Steve Lutz will leave the Produce Marketing Association on August 2 to start his own communications and marketing company.

Peter Wright was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the assistant administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for the Office of Land and Emergency Management.

Peter Wright is confirmed by Senate and United Fresh Produce promotes Griffin.