A rural Tennessee native with deep roots in FFA and 4-H is now set to lead USDA’s efforts to advance ag innovation and foster the next generation of industry leaders.
Dr. Jaye Hamby has been appointed as the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
He stopped by the RFD-TV Studio and spoke with Suzanne Alexander on his ag background, what this position means to him, and his message to producers.
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“USDA can no longer keep wasting its time and personnel to deploy Commissioner Miller’s infamous traps, which USDA has deployed, tested, and has proven ineffective.”
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“Good flies? Is that like a good fire ant?” Miller said. “I don’t know what a good fly is. I don’t know if they’re afraid to kill house flies or stable flies, but I’m ready to kill the screwworm fly.”