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Farm Hands on the Potomac: McKeon to lead Soil Health Institute, Houston joins AFBF, Klobuchar names press secretary

05/27/26 6:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

The American Farm Bureau Federation is adding Virginia Houston as senior director of government affairs. Ashley McKeon was named president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. Austin Matheny-Kawesch is now press secretary for Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

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July 19, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Geoff Cooper - Renewable Fuels Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. Leaders of the group recently spent a week in Washington lobbying for Senate approval of voluntary E15 legislation. Cooper cites recent studies suggesting strong support for sales of higher ethanol blends among voters from both political parties. He also discusses opportunity for industry growth in the maritime, airline and related liquid transportation fuels arena. Cooper says RFA supports efforts by the Trump administration to balance trade with Brazil.

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07.17.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dan Newhouse on ag labor reform, farmer leaders Amy France & Scott Metzger

The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act was recently unveiled in the House. Longtime ag labor reform champion Rep. Dan Newhouse outlines how a closed border could generate broad Congressional support for the bill. Plus, National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France and American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger discusses the top issues for their commodities during recent meetings in Washington.

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