In this weeks program I chat with new a US Grains Council CEO/President, Tom Dorr. The announcement was just made that the former U.S. Undersecretary for Rural Development will be replacing the retiring Ken Hobbie in November. Ken has held the position for the past 18 years and has been with USGC for 33 years.

Heres a photo of Tom I took from a Farm Foundation Forum I attended. In fact, as I looked back through posts here on AgWired, hes been kind of a regular! Were really looking forward to working with Tom in his new position.

Tom farmed in Iowa before moving to Washington, DC and is taking the helm of the organization as it is about to celebrate 50 years in 2010. He says his first priority will be to work with the Council’s membership, Board of Directors, and staff to clearly define, not just the challenges, but the opportunities for international grain trade.

So, listen to my conversation with Tom as we discuss his new position and the challenges he sees in the future.

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