Kenneth Sullivan has announced his retirement as president and chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods and Margo Wootan has left the Center for Science in the Public Interest after serving three decades there, most recently as vice president for nutrition.

Tim Murtaugh leaves USDA to campaign for President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election and Bonnie Glick is sworn in as USAID Deputy Administrator.

Some activist groups and small-farm advocates seem to dislike anything that qualifies as a “big” agribusiness – especially those who sell crop protection chemicals. But they are increasingly being met by leaders who are openly trying to address their concerns.