Articles tagged under: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
NASDA Urges Congress to Act Swiftly on the Farm Bill
Published January 30, 2024
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has released its legislative priorities for 2024. NASDA Senior Director of Public Policy R.J. Karney says the farm bill is at the top of that list. "We are keeping the pressure on and…NASDA Updates its Policy
Published September 14, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has adopted policy action items, including a fix for gaps in federal disaster programs. At the NASDA annual meeting in Wyoming, the state agricultural leaders endorsed clear labeling for cell-based meat products…NASDA Meets for Winter Policy Conference
Published February 20, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is taking ‘action steps’ on key policy initiatives. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring feels NASDA is taking a productive position on federal issues. "NASDA is taking a hard position on EPA's 'sue…USDA Offers New Fertilizer Grants
Published September 29, 2022
The USDA is offering $500 million in grants to try and increase domestic fertilizer production. In Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s address to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Vilsack said the agency is now accepting applications by independent…International ‘Shenanigans’ Hurt Trade
Published November 11, 2021
Former USDA Undersecretary of Trade Ted McKinney says international trade for U.S. agriculture is alive and well. The pandemic disrupted export activity. McKinney said trade is influenced by what he calls "international shenanigans." An example is the empty containers leaving…NASDA Meets This Week
Published September 20, 2021
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is holding a hybrid annual meeting this week in Louisville, Kentucky. This morning, American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and EPA Administrator Michael Regan will give remarks to attendees. Later this week,…McKinney to Lead NASDA
Published September 16, 2021
The former USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs, Ted McKinney, will now lead the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. In a statement, NASDA President Ryan Quarles said McKinney’s experience advocating for U.S. agriculture will bring…Reardon Joins NASDA
Published March 30, 2021
Joe Reardon has been hired by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture as director of food safety programs. Reardon hales from North Carolina where he served as the Agriculture Department assistant commissioner for consumer protection.NASDA CEO Announces Retirement
Published March 10, 2021
A search for the new CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is underway. The current CEO, Barb Glenn, announced her retirement on Wednesday. Glenn served as the NASDA CEO for seven years and plans to retire…