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Iowa ag secretary Bill Northey confirms to Brownfield that he has discussed possible positions in the USDA with new Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.

“I have talked to the Secretary, before he was Secretary. I’m very interested in being able to serve,” Northey says. “I love my job as (Iowa) secretary of agriculture and look forward to working with the administration from that position.  Or if there’s another position that’s offered, I certainly would consider that as well.”

In his weekly conference call with ag reporters this morning, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley said Northey could be in line for a top position at the USDA.

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