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California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
National Farm Safety & Health Week and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
The third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
California E15 Legislation and NASDA Annual Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
California has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for retailers to offer E15 gasoline, potentially opening a major new market for ethanol, and ag leaders from across the country gathered in Maine, for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2026 Annual Meeting.
NASDA's New President
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Department of Agriculture Director, Derek Sandison was just elected president of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture for 2026-27.
Sandison New NASDA President and Judge Pauses USDA Scramble
The Agribusiness Update
During the 2026 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting, members elected Washington State Ag Director Derek Sandison as NASDA’s new President, and a federal judge considers a temporary pause on USDA plans to relocate employees across the country.
Trade and Tariffs Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
There is no doubt that the tariff back and forth is causing challenges for agriculture and the overall U.S. economy. Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, says that imbalance has to be rectified.
Trade and Tariffs Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
There is no doubt that the tariff back and forth is causing challenges for agriculture and the overall U.S. economy. Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, says that imbalance has to be rectified.
Ag Secretary Plan for Mitigate Wildfire Risk and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that USDA is embarking on a new era to mitigate wildfire risk, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
GA Ag Commissioner Praises Bird Flu Plan and NASDA Wants Fix for Ag Labor
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler J Harper praised Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ 5-point plan to combat avian influenza, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on Congress to develop comprehensive strategies to address agricultural labor challenges and border security.
NASDA Prioritizes Ag Workforce Issues
Line on Agriculture
National Association of State Department's of Agriculture continues to push for a reliable ag workforce.
NASDA Supports Unified Bipartisan Farm Bill
Line on Agriculture
"It is crucial that a farm bill gets passed in the coming months"-RJ Karney, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
Ag Labor: Longstanding Issue for NASDA Members
Line on Agriculture
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture continues to push for labor reform.
H5N1 in Dairy Cows Continues to Be Center Stage for Ag
Line on Agriculture
NASDA is working with states to ensure that the new federal order to test lactating cows for H5N1 before crossing state lines is fully understood.
Chief Ag Negotiator Says Farm Trade Setting Records
California Ag Today
Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip says the last couple years in U.S trade have gone well, but there’s room for improvement. Here’s him addressing the Winter Policy Conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
How Speaker of the House Removal Will Impact the Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Looking back on a tumultuous week that saw Kevin McCarthy removed from his position as Speaker of the House and representatives reconvening from a short recess, the upheaval on Capitol Hill adds to the delayed progress of the farm bill.
Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority
The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.
Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS
California Ag Today
On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Not Happy with WOTUS Decision
Line on Agriculture
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Chief Executive Officer, Ted McKinney,
Georgia Pecan Research and USDA Wildfire Investment
The Agribusiness Update
University of Georgia pecan researchers receive USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture award, and USDA makes first investment in effort to mitigate wildfire risks.