NCGA Applauds Crowder
Nomination as USTR Chief Ag Negotiator (11-18-05)
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauds President George
W. Bush’s nomination of Richard Crowder as Chief Agricultural
Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative.
“Dick Crowder has a long and distinguished career in agricultural
policy and knows the corn industry well,” said Jon Doggett, NCGA
vice president of public policy. “We look forward to working with
him.”
Crowder is currently the president and chief executive officer for the
American Seed Trade Association. From 1989 to 1992 he served as undersecretary
for International Affairs and Commodity Programs at the US Department
of Agriculture.
"Dick Crowder has a long, impressive background dealing with agriculture
issues," said USTR Ambassador Rob Portman. "He brings to the
negotiating table unique insight to the needs of farmers and ranchers
coupled with solid experience in the government. He comes at a crucial
time in the global trade talks, commonly known as the Doha Development
Agenda, where negotiations on agriculture reform are key to opening markets
worldwide."
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