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Jun 10, 2025
The American Soybean Association congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation today as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden brings vast legal and policy experience to the position, having previously served as USDA General Counsel and as a federal judge, in addition to strong agricultural roots through his family farm in Tennessee.
ASA CEO Stephen Censky, who served as Deputy Secretary during the previous Trump administration, offered the following statement: “From his farm and agricultural roots in Tennessee to his deep experience in national agricultural policy as General Counsel at USDA in President Trump’s first term, I know Stephen will be a strong advocate for farmers and ranchers. The job of the Deputy Secretary is broad, whether it is serving as chief operating officer of USDA or providing key advice to the Secretary and others in the cabinet or the White House. I’m thrilled that he has been confirmed and look forward to Stephen joining Secretary Rollins and her team at USDA.”
ASA looks forward to working closely with Deputy Secretary Vaden and Secretary Rollins on policy issues important to soybean growers.
