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NASDA members urge Congress to initiate labor reform for agriculture

NASDA

Today at the 2025 Winter Policy Conference , members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on the Congress to develop strategies to address agricultural labor stability challenges along with border security. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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CANZA sets its sights on scaling-up carbon assessments on 15,000+ acres

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) views itself as an organization that sits somewhere in the matrix of quantifying soil carbon, working with farmers, and connecting supply chain players. It aims Read More

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2025

NASDA

Further, we believe these areas represent critical opportunities where state departments of agriculture can lead impactful change and champion effective policy solutions this year. Farm Bill The upcoming farm bill must be dedicated to supporting American agriculture and essential food and nutrition assistance programs. territories.

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Letter to Congressional Leadership supporting Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025

NASDA

Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture supported the draft of H.R. Americas farmers and ranchers are facing an increasingly perilous agricultural economy.

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RealAg Radio: Seeding prep, supply chain disruption, and livestock prices, Mar 13, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Riley Anderson of Morris, Man.; and, Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta.

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State agriculture officials to support programs for increasing economic growth via access to local foods

NASDA

At the 2025 Winter Policy Conference today National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members passed several policy amendments promoting increased programs for local and regional foods through federal policies and programs for states. NASDA President, Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture, Wes Ward said. territories.

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NASDA urges congressional leadership to provide economic aid and disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers

NASDA

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. Additionally, they have experienced powerful headwinds, ranging from extreme weather to uncertain global demand to supply chain disruptions. Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. territories.