Mark Poeshcl, the CEO of the National FFA Organization, has submitted his resignation.

The coronavirus pandemic was top of mind for nearly every aspect of the global economy in 2020, and farm policy stakeholders were keeping a close eye on Agri-Pulse’s coverage of the virus and legislative efforts to lessen its blow throughout the year.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has reorganized the agency and created four new operating divisions, while Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. has tapped Nina Krueger to serve as the company’s new president and CEO.

Tim York has been tapped CEO to California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and Mission Produce promotes Brooke Becker.

Lyle Logemann has filed a legal complaint against the National FFA Organization, seeking compensation including punitive damages stemming from his removal from the National FFA officer team in June.

A New Mexico man removed from the National FFA officer team earlier this month is threatening to sue the organization for withholding a scholarship given to members who agree to serve as a national officer.

The National FFA Organization has removed Lyle Logemann, the organization’s western region vice president, from its national officer team after the emergence of “concerning” social media posts.

President Trump announces his intent to nominate Stephen Biegun and Stephen Hahn to posts in his administration and NRDC hires Gina McCarthy as new president and CEO.