…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…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…Assistant Commissioner Dan Hunter and NASDA CEO Ted McKinney participated in the mission. The delegation explored trading opportunities and educated Vietnamese agricultural, government and business leaders on American agriculture and…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…NASDA CEO Ted McKinney said in a press release. “In turn, although we recognize EPA’s attempt at clarifying through a roster of exemptions, its rule ignores the voices of nearly…
Ag Groups Welcome Alexis Taylor as USDA Trade Undersecretary
…at USDA, Ted McKinney. “Alexis’ work as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs is needed now more than ever as increasing trade is an important element…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law
…CEO Ted McKinney said in a news release. “Today’s actions couldn’t have come at a more needed time for the United States and the world as changes from the Ocean…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…expressed praise for Taylor’s nomination. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney also offered his “enthusiastic endorsement for her candidacy.” The National Association of Wheat Growers and…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…begins. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney spoke to the key role NASDA members play in helping shape policy for the ag industry. McKinney “The next Farm Bill must remain unified, securing…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…courts.” Comments submitted by groups such as American Agri-Women and the National Farmers Union have highlighted uncertainties that would be created under the proposed changes to WOTUS. Many farm groups…
Supply Chain Holes Will Take Time to Fill
…the shipping industry would much rather speed up the process and get those empty containers back to Asia without reloading first.” Ted McKinney, a former USDA Undersecretary, says COVID played…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
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…