Trump chooses Big Ag executive for USDA chief scientist

Scott Hutchins, an executive at the seed and ag chemical wing of DowDuPont, is President Trump’s choice for USDA chief scientist, announced the White House on Monday. The post of chief scientist, which doubles as undersecretary for research, has been vacant since Trump took office. Hutchins, who’s from Indiana, is global leader of integrated field… » Read More

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