Farm Hands on the Potomac: McFarland to lead American Malting Barley Association, Novak joins Zinpro Corp., Maloy to chair Western Caucus

Ashley McFarland is the new president and CEO of the American Malting Barley Association. Jackson Takach has taken on leadership responsibilities for the Farm & Ranch operating segment at FarmerMac. Sarah Novak joined Zinpro Corporation as director of global industry relations and market intelligence. After the sudden passing of Rep. Doug LaMalfa, the Western Caucus elected Rep. Celeste Maloy as chair. Emma Hoffschneider joined the office of Rep. Adrian Smith as communications director. The House Agriculture Committee Republican promoted Kyle Upton and Austin Deberry, and hired Hannah Otte.