…stage for good things to happen.” NASDA members also want rural broadband expansion, meaningful investments in infrastructure and improvements to conservation programs for producers. NASDA represents the elected and appointed…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…(NMPF), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) urged the administration to tell Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to halt the…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Raise New Canadian Milk Pricing Scheme Issue in Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
…the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) are calling the issue “one of the most…
State Agriculture Leaders Call Food Safety a Farm Bill Priority
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has listed food safety as a 2018 farm bill priority. Specifically, NASDA prioritized the need farmers and ranchers may have for low-cost…
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
…U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). “In the current trade climate across North America, it is foolhardy for Canada to continue…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…the United States. These policies are in direct violation of Canada’s trade commitments under the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) and the World Trade Organization, said IDFA, NMPF, NASDA…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
…you,” cautioned Ehart. “There is a logic associated with it; It’s just not a farmer’s logic.” Detailing NASDA’s concerns about the water-related FSMA produce rules, Ehart noted how little FDA…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…protection safety rule. AFBF and NASDA cited EPA violations of federal law as well as incomplete and undelivered compliance and enforcement tools to support their petition. According to the joint…
State Ag Directors Say Next Farm Bill Could Provide Relief
…for the group. NASDA expects to finalize its farm bill priority list early next year. The group discussed adding a title to the farm bill related to land transition. South…
State Ag Officials Seek OSHA Enforcement Extension
…Process Safety Management Small Entity Representative background document (SER document). NASDA’s comments focus specifically on anhydrous ammonia and the PSM Retail Facility Exemption. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors…