The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) announced that Ted McKinney is the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. The group says he will lead NASDA in amplifying the…
Industry Groups Weigh-In on Meat Processing Infrastructure
…of Agriculture (NASDA) all provided recommendations for strengthening the meat processing industry. “This idea has been a top priority for our members for decades,” NFU President, Rob Larew said in…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…from State Departments of Agriculture,” said National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation Acting Executive Director Elizabeth Rowland. “U.S. farmers, producers and growers will benefit from the new…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “NASDA appreciates Regan and the Biden Administration’s eagerness to work with the agriculture industry to develop agriculture climate…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…forward. “As President Biden and Vice President Harris begin navigating the pandemic response, NASDA remains committed to building partnerships within the incoming administration that guarantees the food supply chain remains…
Tri-National Agricultural Accord Highlights Importance of USMCA
…Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and their state and provincial counterparts from Mexico and Canada. Much of the discussion focused on the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). President of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the details on the fast-approaching WHIP Plus deadline, NASDA…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the details on the fast-approaching WHIP Plus deadline, NASDA…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
…State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has expressed support for the HEALS Act, the group notes there are still areas of need that are not necessarily covered in the legislation. “The…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…the US economy more than $120 billion annually, with more than half of that amount representing damage to American agriculture,” said NASDA CEO Dr. Barb Glenn. “NASDA strongly supports funding…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…Director National Pork Producers Council Tom Sleight President U.S. Grains Council Nathan Bowen Executive Director of Public Policy NASDA Barbara Hiden Vice President, Federal Affairs American Beverage Association Geoff Cooper…
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
…says NASDA remains concerned with the use of unilateral action against trading partners to correct trade disputes. The organization also says a fully-seated, functioning appellate body at the World Trade…