…Commissioner Sid Miller, former ambassador Kip Tom, and Ted McKinney of NASDA are among a handful of people viewed as potential nominees to run the Department of Agriculture. Incoming presidents…
NASDA C. E. O. Ted McKinney Discusses Farm Bill
…Once of those groups was the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). NASDA Chief Executive Officer Ted McKinney said the time to pass the farm bill is now….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-26-24
…of State Departments of Agriculture, Ted McKinney, about why we must have a farm bill very soon. Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…and practical necessity of addressing food insecurity. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney commended the collaborative process, highlighting the farm bill’s significance to the economy, which…
America’s Biggest Landowners
…Oregon, and Washington through their timber products company, Sierra Pacific Industries. They surpassed Liberty Media Chairman John Malone’s 2.2 million acres. CNN founder Ted Turner is America’s third biggest landowner…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…would be distributed to guidance counselors and other school professionals to help students better understand career options in agriculture. NASDA also adopted a policy intended to protect farmers’ right to…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…the Army Corps to correct a deeply flawed, prematurely released rule and work to truly improve water quality outcomes,” said Ted McKinney, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney said in a press release. “NASDA looks forward to working with Jones to collectively ensure the U.S. food supply remains the safest in the world.” Brian…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…the quickest and most efficient way.” In the Senate, the legislation is cosponsored by Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Ben Ray Luján…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…fifth largest district in the country. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney said the organization is “elated” by the Senate confirmation. “Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…by Senators Ted Budd, John Cornyn, Tom Cotton, Kevin Cramer, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Chuck Grassley, Bill Hagerty, and Eric Schmitt. The legislation would prevent individual states from dictating production…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…their end customer. “Sustainably grown cotton that is backed by verified data and measurable outcomes is highly sought after by brands and retailers,” said Ted Schneider, a Trust Protocol grower…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…with members of Congress,” said National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney. “Bringing together the viewpoints of agriculturalists, environmentalists, forest owners and government, the FACA farm…
SWP Allocation Increased to 30 Percent After Weeks of Storms
In response to improved hydrological conditions, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has updated State Water Project (SWP) deliveries. The SWP allocation has now been increased to 30 percent, after…