Gov. Ricketts Names Family Farmer as Director of Agriculture

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts introduced Steve Wellman as the new Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Monday. Wellman operates a fourth-generation family farm near Syracuse, Nebraska, and brings broad experience from leadership roles in both state and local ag associations.

"My administration's vision is to grow Nebraska, and our state's number one industry is absolutely critical to realizing this goal," said Governor Ricketts. "As a family farmer and respected leader in Nebraska agriculture, Steve brings broad experience to the position having served in leadersh...