“On behalf of the U.S. Grains Council, I want congratulate John Brewer on his appointment to serve as the new Administrator of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). This appointment comes at a critical time for foreign market development in regards to the increase in worldwide feed and food grains competition, pending free trade agreements and the awaiting Doha negotiations of the World Trade Organization.

“The Council is impressed with Mr. Brewer’s international experience and credentials and we look forward to working with him.�