National Ag News

Iowa ag secretary Bill Northey says there’s no formal signal from the Trump Administration that he’s been chosen to for a top position in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Speculation ramped up over the weekend after D.C.-based “Agri-Pulse” reported Northey was in line to become Undersecretary of Farm Production and Conservation.

Northey confirms he has had several conversations with Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.

“I know he’s had that with lots and lots of folks as he’s trying to put his puzzle pieces together of where all the strengths are and who he needs in different positions,” Northey said.

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