GRAIN INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

JOHANNS NAMES GRAIN INSPECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES

"I am pleased that these individuals have agreed to serve on the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee," said Johanns. "They bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to this board."

The new alternate members are: Jerry D. Gibson, regional manager, Bunge North America, Destrehan, La.; Ricky L. Fruth, president, Fruth, Inc., Holgate, Ohio; Dusti Fritz Gallagher, assistant administrator, Kansas Wheat Commission; Manhattan, Kan.; Kevin D. Bredthauer, owner, Central Iowa Grain Inspection Corporation; Iowa Falls, Iowa; and Chester S. Boruff, chief executive officer, Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies; Moline, Ill.

The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee is comprised of 15 members and 15 alternate members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture who represent all facets of the grain industry. The Committee meets twice annually to advise USDA on the establishment of programs and services under the U.S. Grain Standards Act.

SOURCE: Usdagov Last Modified: 04/08/2005 Release No. 0122.05 Contact: Terri L. Henry (202) 205-8281, Jerry Redding (202) 720-4623