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ASA Appoints Former USITC Chairman David Johanson as Trade Advisor

The American Soybean Association hired David Johanson as its new international trade advisor.

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The American Soybean Association appointed David Johanson as its international trade advisor to its government affairs team. [1] Agri-Pulse has hired Tim Hearden as its western editor to lead Agri-Pulse West coverage. [2] Silke Boger is leaving her post as the European Union's counselor for agriculture effective Sept. 1. [3] Tim Gannon, the former senior adviser to former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, is joining Invariant as a principal. [4] ASA CEO Stephen Censky stated that Johanson brings tremendous experience and a deep understanding of agricultural trade and the soybean industry. [5] David Johanson previously served as chairman and commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission for nearly 15 years, including two full terms. [6] David Johanson stated that access to global markets is critical for soybean farmers because more than half of the U.S. soybean crop is exported annually. [7] The American Soybean Association has added David Johanson to be its trade adviser. [8]
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  1. The American Soybean Association appointed David Johanson as its international trade advisor to its government affairs team. · Morning Ag Clips
  2. Agri-Pulse has hired Tim Hearden as its western editor to lead Agri-Pulse West coverage. · agri-pulse.com
  3. Silke Boger is leaving her post as the European Union's counselor for agriculture effective Sept. 1. · agri-pulse.com
  4. Tim Gannon, the former senior adviser to former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, is joining Invariant as a principal. · agri-pulse.com
  5. ASA CEO Stephen Censky stated that Johanson brings tremendous experience and a deep understanding of agricultural trade and the soybean industry. · Morning Ag Clips
  6. David Johanson previously served as chairman and commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission for nearly 15 years, including two full terms. · Morning Ag Clips
  7. David Johanson stated that access to global markets is critical for soybean farmers because more than half of the U.S. soybean crop is exported annually. · Morning Ag Clips
  8. The American Soybean Association has added David Johanson to be its trade adviser. · agri-pulse.com
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