WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in D.C. Eric Deeble has been promoted to Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Before becoming the Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Dr. Deeble joined USDA as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Congressional Relations  more