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FGS Global hired Mary Nowak Armstrong as managing director. Illinois Farm Bureau delegates have voted in Philip Nelson as their new president. The American Soybean Association made promotions and new hires on the industry relations team: Kate Maher hired as director of state and industry relations, Tracy Snider  promoted to executive director of state and industry relations, and Michelle Hummel  promoted to senior director of industry and stakeholder relations. 

Danielle Beck joined the Corn Refiners Association and Plant Based Products Council as vice president of government relations. The American Soybean Association hired Madelyn Derks as a director of government affairs overseeing ASA’s regulatory portfolio. The American Peanut Council named Luke Blaustein president and CEO. 

The American Feed Industry Association hired Cornelia Poku as director of communications. The Farmers National Company Board of Directors appointed Paul Schadegg as president. The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council named Casey Wasser as the new chief executive office and executive director. The National Telecommunications Industry Association hired Mollie Timmons as senior adviser for public affairs. 

Economists say that farm margins are likely to remain thin well into next year, despite expected cuts in interest expenses, creating a squeeze in farm income that has lawmakers debating some kind of aid package.