Articles tagged under: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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NASDA Supports Deputy Ag Secretary Nominee

Published January 19, 2021

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Barbara Glenn is pleased Jewell Bronaugh is the nominee for deputy agriculture secretary. "Bronaugh has been a strong leader in our NASDA community. She's active on key issues, including food systems during…
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New NASDA Public Policy Head

Published December 4, 2020

Ronald “RJ” Karney, Jr. has joined the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture as the head of public policy. For the past 15 years, Karney has served in a variety of policy roles with the American Farm Bureau Federation.…
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Kentucky Ag Commissioner is New NASDA President

Published September 7, 2020

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is the newly elected National Association of State Departments of Agriculture president. Quarles succeeds North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who now claims the role of NASDA past president. Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen…
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New NASDA Policy Adopted

Published September 7, 2020

The nation’s top agricultural officials have unanimously approved a new diversity and inclusion policy during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting. In a statement, NASDA CEO Barb Glenn said the future of agriculture is best served…
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