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NASDA Sets Top Policy Priorities for 2026

Published February 4, 2026

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has established its top five policy priorities for 2026, focusing on agricultural labor reform, animal disease preparedness and traceability, the farm bill, pesticide regulations, and regional food systems. The organization says these…
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MASDA Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Medora

Published June 30, 2025

The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Annual Meeting began over the weekend in Medora, North Dakota. Hosted by Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, the event runs through July 2 and brings together state and federal ag officials along…
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Farm Bill, Regulatory Wins

Published May 9, 2025

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Chief Operating Officer Ted McKinney says the farm bill remains the top priority, even as progress is being made in a piecemeal fashion. “The problem, though, is what happens after the whole mess…
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Consternation Over Regulatory Pressure in Biden Administration

Published February 27, 2025

Regulatory and economic pressures continue to influence the bottomline for farmers and ranchers. "Probably the biggest consternation has been over regulations and how things operated in the previous four years," North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring told RRFN. "The sue-and-settle…
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NASDA Welcomes Wade to Policy Position

Published November 13, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture welcomes Patrick Wade as the new director of Public Policy. Wade will be staff lead for the Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulations and Rural Development and Financial Security Committees. Wade comes to…
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Farm Bill in ’24

Published September 27, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's newly elected board of directors is urging Congress to pass a farm bill this year. The group unanimously passed a resolution in favor of the timely passage of a comprehensive and bipartisan…
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Goerhing Joins NASDA Board

Published September 27, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture held its annual meeting this past week and elected the new officer team. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring will serve as the Midwestern representative on the NASDA board. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary…
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