LINCOLN- Mark McHargue, a farmer with a diversified agricultural operation has been selected to lead the Nebraska Farm Bureau. The organization is the state's largest and most influential agricultural organization with over 58,000 member families. McHargue wants to focus on the diversification and development and expansion of new markets. He wants to see more trade opportunities and for Nebraska agriculture to consider how it could help grow smaller meat processing facilities.

He is happy with President-elect Biden's decision to appoint Tom Vilsack, former Iowa governor as Secretary of Agriculture. Vislack also served as President Obama's agriculture secretary. He is happy that someone from the Midwest is representing the agricultural industry. McHargue is looking forward to working with officials on exploring new trade agreements. This could include some form of participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which was abandoned by the Trump Administration.

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