Articles tagged under: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
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…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…NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba
Published February 24, 2024
A trade delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture traveled to Cuba this past week. There were seven state ag leaders on the trip, including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. This delegation met with government officials and…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,…