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• Newsletter Date: 03/10/2010 NASDA News - March 9, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: NASDA TELLS EPA TO TRY AGAIN ON SPRAY DRIFT RULES KEY SENATE DEMOCRAT OFFERS BILL TO DELAY EPA CLIMATE EFFORTS BRAZIL ANNOUNCES RETALIATORY TARIFFS ON 102 U.S. PRODUCTS NEASDA MEMBERS SEEK USDA ATTENTION TO FARM LOAN NEEDS USDA PREPARES UNDERSERVED YOUTH FOR GREEN ECONOMY LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY BRIEFS   STATE NEWS: MD: MDA RAMPS UP EMERALD ASH BORER SURVEY ACTIVITIES WITH 4,000 SURVEY TRAPS VA: VIRGINIA BREAKS RECORD FOR AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS IN 2009 PA: AG SECRETARY OFFERS TIPS TO HELP CONSUMERS ‘GET WHAT THEY PAY FOR’ NY: COMMISSIONER ASKS USDA TO CONSIDER CLASS I FLOOR FOR MILK PRICES WI: MORE THAN 200,000 ACRES ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/02/2010 NASDA News - March 2, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS:    NEW JOBS BILL IN SENATE INCORPORATES AGRICULTURE PROVISIONS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ASK ADMINISTRATION TO RESOLVE MEXICO TRUCKING ISSUE HOUSE AG PANEL TO REVIEW CEA REFORM AND EXPIRING STATE MEDIATION PROGRAMS TRADE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FARMERS NOW UNDERWAY SPRAY DRIFT COMMENTS DUE FRIDAY EPA TO RENAME OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDE AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES  STATE NEWS:   WV: STUDY REVEALS GOOD WATER QUALITY IN MOST EASTERN PANHANDLE STREAMS KY: COMMISSIONER FARMER SUPPORTS CREATING LIVESTOCK CARE STANDARDS GROUP MD: STATE AG OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE RECORD CONSERVATION EFFORTS BY FARMERS IN 2009 ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/23/2010 NASDA News - February 23, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS:   SUPREME COURT DENIES PESTICIDE CASE  EPA SETS TIMETABLE FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS  SLIMMED DOWN JOBS BILL SET TO PASS SENATE  CHAIRMAN PETERSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO EXPAND AG EXPORTS TO CUBA  PETERSON TALKS FARM BILL, BUDGET RECONCILIATION  CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM SIGNUP POSSIBLE  STIMULUS FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR CRITICAL WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECTS  STATE NEWS:  VA: SPECIALTY FOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROMOTEs VA’S SPECIALTY FOODS  MN: MARKETING EXPERT JANE ECKERT HEADLINES MINNESOTA GROWN WINTER WORKSHOP  OK: OKLAHOMA COMMUNITIES ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/17/2010 NASDA News - February 16, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS:    DESPITE BLIZZARD, NASDA MEMBERS CONVENE IN WASHINGTON VILSACK ANNOUNCES NEW TRACEABILITY FRAMEWORK AT NASDA MEETING BIODIESEL, DISASTER ASSISTANCE INCLUDED, THEN REMOVED, FROM JOBS BILL USDA PUBLISHES ORGANIC PASTURE RULE    STATE NEWS:   MN: MINNESOTA SEEKING TO TRAIN A NEW SET OF LOOKOUTS FOR INVASIVE PESTS MD: GOVERNOR INDUCTS 2 FARM FAMILIES INTO MARYLAND’S AGRICULTURE HALL OF FAME MN: SURVEY SHOWS MINNESOTA A LEADER IN ORGANIC FARMING VA: VIRGINIA FOOD FESTIVALS – THE ULTIMATE BUY LOCAL EXPERIENCE WI: WISCONSIN FARM CENTER ANNOUNCES FUTURE FIELDS PROGRAM ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/02/2010 NASDA News- February 2, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: NASDA MID-YEAR LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE BEGINS THURSDAY POLICY COMMITTEES PLAN ACTIVE AGENDAS PRESIDENT RELEASES FY2011 BUDGET REQUEST, PROPOSES CUTS TO FARM SAFETY NET USDA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM-FARM BILL FUNDS VILSACK FILLS TRADE AND FOOD AID POSTS US-PERU LABOR AFFAIRS COUNCIL HOLDS FIRST MEETING EDA OFFERS $37 MILLION FOR TRADE ADJUSTED COMMUNITIES USDA-NASS TO MEASURE THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF THE AG INDUSTRY 2010 NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS DELEGATE BODY APPOINTED USDA POSTS COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING ON YOUTUBE  STATE NEWS: ND: STATE BANK EXTENDS AG DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM NY: DEPARTMENT OF AG WARNS ...

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• Newsletter Date: 01/26/2010 NASDA News - January 26, 2010

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• Newsletter Date: 01/19/2010 NASDA News - January 19, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS:   THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON:  MASS. SENATE RACE, HEALTH CARE, DEBT LIMIT   NASDA FEATURED IN TRADE & INUDSTRY DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE   USDA PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT, DISASTER PREVENTION   USDA AND COMMERCE ANNOUNCE $4.8 BILLION IN RECOVERY ACT BROADBAND FUNDING   DOE ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT FOR FUTURE OF US BIOFUELS   EPA TO INITIATE RULEMAKING ON CHESAPEAKE BAY CAFOS   CFTC PROPOSES NEW POSITION LIMITS   RESIGNATION LEAVES ANOTHER SENIOR USDA TRADE JOB UNFILLED   NASDA WELCOMES WINTER/SPRING INTERNS   STATE NEWS:   ...

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• Newsletter Date: 01/12/2010 NASDA News- January 12, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS:   NASDA MIDYEAR LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AROUND THE CORNER   ADMINISTRATION OPPOSES AGRICULUTURE APPEAL TO SUPREME COURT   NASDA MEMBER APPOINTED TO NEW DAIRY ADVISORY PANEL   APPLICANTS FOR BROADBAND STIMULUS GRANTS HAVE NEW ONLINE TOOL   USDA ANNOUNCES MEETINGS ON DRAFT EIS FOR GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ALFALFA   CORN AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTION IN US SETS RECORD   WSU, NASDA PESTICIDE TRAINING DVD WINS AWARD   AFBF PRESIDENT STALLMAN DELIVERS STRONG MESSAGE TO MEMBERS, CRITICS   PEOPLE   STATE NEWS:   VA: VIRGINIA FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPO RETURNS MARCH 24, ...

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• Newsletter Date: 01/05/2010 NASDA NEWS - January 5, 2010

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: USDA and IRS form partnership to ensure compliance in farm safety net programs SURE program officially underway, producers may now begin applying Senate fails to act on biodiesel tax credit, estate tax now repealed NASDA president Kee appointed to USDA fruit & vegetable industry advisory committee   EPA wants greater disclosure of inert pesticide ingredients, other chemicals EPA seeks input on enforcement priorities for next 3 years FDA takes action against New Jersey cheese manufacturer          USTR releases 2009 report to congress on china's WTO compliance People on the move USDA seeks director ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/22/2009 NASDA News - December 22, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: USDA rolls out DELAP program, announces cheese purchases Chesapeake Bay comment period ends in early 2010 Legislation to increase fruits and vegetables in school meals introduced USDA seeks state input to improve domestic and international marketing First stimulus funding awardees announced for broadband programs FAS to celebrate agriculture partnership with Japan  STATE NEWS: ·       PA: Governor Rendell hails senate confirmation of Russell C. Redding as agriculture secretary ·       WI: State joins multistate compact in battle against plant pests and invasive ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/15/2009 NASDA News - December 15, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: USDA releases climate impact report; dairy industry commits to reduce emissions Comprehensive immigration legislation introduced today in House USDA seeks comment on Draft EIS for genetically engineered alfalfa EPA wants to extend  FQPA risk assessment standards to non-food pesticides FDA expands presence outside U.S. with opening of Mexico City post USDA announces $40 million in bark beetle funding 2009 Miami show a big hit with Western Hemisphere buyers   STATE NEWS: ·         LA:  Food insecurity levels at all-time high ·         PA: Pennsylvania ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/08/2009 NASDA News - December 8, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: NASDA files brief with Supreme Court on aquatic pesticide case Climate change summit underway, EPA finds greenhouse gases harmful RMA releases first draft of new Standard Reinsurance Agreement Recent WTO meeting yields no results, U.S. still lacking clear trade agenda Immigration officials escalate employer auditing efforts FSIS announces new small plant help-desk   STATE NEWS:  OK: Department of Ag entering social media arena  MI: MDA and Food Export-Midwest offer international marketing help for producers MI: Counties in the Upper Peninsula added to Emerald Ash Borer quarantine  KY: Commissioner Farmer ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/02/2009 NASDA News - December 1, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: EPA delays pivotal “Blend Wall” decision Feinstein food safety bill takes aim at food processors Estate Tax Vote Expected Later this Week Petition against EPA filed in carbofuran dispute  STATE NEWS: ·         Multi-state partnership/SAADRA inaugural meeting ·         Consumers to find more availability of biodiesel blends ·         NC: Poinsettias brighten up the holidays ·         PA: Rendell urges USDA, Congress to act quickly on behalf of PA dairy ...

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• Newsletter Date: 11/24/2009 NASDA News - November 24, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Health care moves forward in Senate Immigration reform expected to be included in upcoming congressional agenda Deadline to apply for value-added producer grants quick approaching USDA provides additional stimulus funding for rural water projects Harvest progresses, still behind 5-year average Thanksgiving dinner cheaper this year  STATE NEWS: ·         VA:  Pesticide Control Board recognizes extension agents for outstanding service ·         KY:  Ag Commissioner Richie Farmer: give thanks for our farmers this holiday ...

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• Newsletter Date: 11/17/2009 NASDA News - November 17, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Possible Change in Course for Upcoming Climate Meetings in Copenhagen Key Democrat Dings Obama on Trade USDA Report Reveals Highest Rate of Food Insecurity Since Report Was Initiated in 1995 Comment Period Extended for Proposed Rule on Interstate Shipment Rivers in Corn Belt See Decline in Pesticide Levels USDA and Justice Department Announce Competition Workshop Schedule   USDA: Dairy prices going in right direction    STATE NEWS: OK: EPA Funds Aid Ag Agency’s Pesticide Protection Efforts MT: Young Ag Couples Invited to Conference NY: Commissioner Awards Federal Funds for “Buy Local” Advertising KY: Ag ...

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• Newsletter Date: 11/10/2009 NASDA News - November 10, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Senate climate bill advances despite GOP boycott, ag compliment bill introduced NPDES case appealed to Supreme Court Health care bill passes House narrowly, all eyes now on Senate President embarking on major Asian expedition Cabinet secretaries announce partnership on school nutrition and child obesity Miller asks GAO to expand investigation into risk of contaminated beef in schools Updated FDA Food Code released Final round of stimulus broadband funding upcoming  STATE NEWS: MI:  Commission of ag highlights a decade of growth & success in the agri-food sector NY:  Commissioner receives Maple Task Force report MI:  ...

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• Newsletter Date: 11/03/2009 NASDA News - November 3, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Climate Change Action Delayed in US Senate *** NASDA And State Foresters Urge Action on Methyl Bromide *** Legislation Targets Chesapeake Water Quality *** EPA Denies Ag Objections, Revokes Carbofuran Tolerances *** USDA awards $49 million specialty crop block grants, FY10 NOFA expected soon *** China Opens Market to Pork Imports *** Senate Panel to Hold Confirmation Hearings on Trade Nominee *** Dairy Cooperatives Begin 4th Heard Retirement *** STATE NEWS: KY: Department of Agriculture staff ready to work North American livestock expo *** NY: Governor Paterson announces north country power discount program *** MI: Department of Agriculture practices full-scale rapid response *** MN: Morris cattle ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/27/2009 NASDA News - October 27, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: NASDA comments on atrazine SAP announcement *** Climate legislation introduced in Senate *** EPA releases analysis of House and Senate climate bills *** United States and India meet during trade policy forum *** Congressional leaders offer estate tax compromise *** USDA-RD celebrates major milestone *** Secretary Vilsack announces critical funding for rural businesses  STATE NEWS: NM: Job opportunity – Division Director, Marketing & Development *** WI: Cumberland cattle producer found guilty in premises registration case *** VA: Virginia issues invasive plant quarantine in four localities *** OK: Stray livestock must be reported to the county sheriff’s office *** MD: Galena woman ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/20/2009 NASDA News - October 20, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: H1N1 confirmed in pigs in Minnesota *** EPA’s Jackson cites agency’s crackdown on water enforcement *** Industry responds to atrazine SAP announcement *** Salazar unveils new wild horse proposal *** EPA advisory committee examines NPDES permits for pesticides *** North American trade reps hold annual meeting *** USDA announces 2009 numbers for DCP and ACRE programs *** STATE NEWS: WI:  Farmer and local governments can now submit agricultural enterprise area petitions *** OK: Agritourism rolling workshop scheduled for November 5th in SW Oklahoma *** KY: Kentucky sheep and goat producers approve check-offs *** WI: Six working lands initiative workshops scheduled for farmers, local ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/13/2009 NASDA News - October 13, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Congress approves final FY 2010 ag spending legislation *** EPA to convene science panel on Atrazine *** NASDA expresses concern with EPA’s actions on perchlorate *** US requests WTO dispute panel on EU’s poultry ban *** Canada asks WTO to rule against COOL *** Farm Foundation announces winners of 30-Year Challenge Policy Competition STATE NEWS: OK & KS: Oklahoma and Kansas to conduct bi-state stop animal movement exercise *** VA: Virginia agricultural producers invited to participate in FOODEX Japan 2010 *** MD: Seafood Fresh from the Web @ Foodtrader.org *** WI: State veterinarian Ehlenfeldt: Horse owners take note, dangerous strain of EHV-1 on the rise *** KY: Program provides ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/06/2009 NASDA News - October 6, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: NASDA offers solution to crisis facing dairy, pork, and poultry producers *** House and Senate negotiators approve Ag spending bill conference report *** EPA to require labeling of inert pesticide ingredients *** USDA joins FDA efforts on new food safety regulations *** Farmers markets growing rapidly throughout nation *** DHS issues final rule rescinding controversial ‘no-match' regulation *** Trade tribunal rejects Canadian softwood lumber claims *** CSREES becomes National Institute for Food and Agriculture *** Congress honors Borlaug, ‘Father of the Green Revolution’ STATE NEWS: MT: Centers selected for food & agriculture development *** MT: Taiwan flour millers visit ...

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• Newsletter Date: 09/29/2009 NASDA News - September 29, 2009

  NASDA 2009 Annual Meeting: Nation’s agriculture leaders meet in Alabama *** Kee named new NASDA President *** NASDA announces 2009 Honor Award Recipients. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Boxer and Kerry to release climate bill *** Senate debates Interior-Environment spending measure *** EPA issues greenhouse gas reporting rules *** Environmental groups petition EPA to regulate CAFOs under the Clean Air Act *** Ag appropriations conferees reach agreement on poultry imports from China *** Obama names chief ag trade negotiator *** US Trade Rep calls for input on barriers for American exporters’ access to markets *** President taps Customs and Border Protection Chief *** CSP deadline approaches *** Senate blocks wildfire ...

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• Newsletter Date: 09/15/2009 NASDA News - September 15, 2009

  NASDA ANNUAL MEETING PREVIEW: Administration officials & policy experts to address NASDA meeting *** Policy committees plan active agendas LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Department of Labor proposes sweeping changes to H-2A program *** US DOT Inspector General reports on Mexican trucking *** Lincoln takes top spot on ag committee  *** US announces tariff on Chinese tires, china plans to retaliate on poultry *** Senate confirms controversial Sunstein for key regulatory post *** Exports of U.S. goods and services drop over ’08 levels *** EPA to clamp down on Chesapeake pollution *** USDA announces hearings on proposed leafy greens agreement *** USDA continues implementation of Farm Bill disaster programs STATE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 09/10/2009 NASDA News - September 9, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Harkin trades ag for health panel gavel, Lincoln to head ag committee *** NASDA urges Secretary of Transportation to resolve Mexico trucking issue *** EPA Administrator prods Congress on climate change *** APHIS releases environmental assessment on citrus greening controls *** EPA accepting nominations for Local Government Advisory Committee STATE NEWS: OK: Emergency rule approved to help corn growers affected by Aflatoxin *** VA: First horse in 2009 tests positive for West Nile Virus *** CO: Annual photography contest honors agriculture ***

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• Newsletter Date: 09/01/2009 NASDA News - September 1, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Penn. Ag Secretary Wolff resigns, governor nominates Russell Redding *** Kennedy's passing, GOP resignations to alter Senate membership *** Brazil to retaliate in US cotton dispute *** Japanese elections pose uncertain ag trade ramifications *** USDA establishes Dairy Industry Advisory Committee *** NASDA creates working group to address economic crisis in livestock sectors *** Foreign agricultural officials to visit New Hampshire and Vermont *** USDA announces child nutrition grants *** NASDA welcomes fall interns *** STATE NEWS: WI: Bacterial infection linked to raw milk in southeastern Wisconsin *** VA: Virginia ag producers invited to Spanish trade mission *** MT: Workshop on online marketing for ...

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• Newsletter Date: 08/25/2009 NASDA News - August 25, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Applications For Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – Farm Bill due August 26 *** Environmental group claims EPA ignores herbicide risk *** USDA Secretary Vilsack names Brewer as General Sales Manager of Foreign Agricultural Service *** STATE NEWS: KY: John Deere, KDA launch new rollover tractor simulator *** OK: Corn growers urged to test for aflatoxin *** WI: E-guide to goat management now available *** CO: Annual Colorado hay directory available now *** NASDA’S 2009 ANNUAL MEETING Montgomery, Alabama -- September 16, 2009 to September 21, 2009 ·   Policy amendments and proposed action items are due by September 4 to Bob Ehart ...

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• Newsletter Date: 08/18/2009 NASDA News - August 18, 2009

    LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: North American ag officials meet for Tri-National Accord *** Canada introduces support for pork producers *** NPPC requests aid from US government *** U.S begins implementing Beef Hormones Memorandum of Understanding *** US Fish and Wildlife announces ESA status review for 29 species *** USDA-NASS forecasts plentiful soybean crop *** STATE NEWS: IN: Hoosier Homestead Awards honor 36 families *** KY: Trade office provides valuable services in Mexico *** MD: Cover crop program helps farmers with poor seed stock  *** ND: Board of Animal Health hires field investigator *** ND: Noxious weed spreading in North Dakota *** ND: Goehring activates Harvest Hotline *** NY: Commissioner announces state ...

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• Newsletter Date: 08/11/2009 NASDA News - August 11, 2009

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• Newsletter Date: 08/04/2009 NASDA News -- August 4, 2009

  6th Circuit denies pesticide case rehearing request *** Food safety legislation passes the House *** USDA increases dairy support prices *** Senate poised to leave MAP funding intact ***  Administration conveys support for ethanol tariff ***  Comments sought on free trade agreements *** Rural Development loan applications available *** FDA announces draft guidance documents for 3 crops *** Biomass Crop Assistance Program officially begins

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• Newsletter Date: 07/28/2009 NASDA News --July 28, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: USDA predicts ag benefits from climate change Bill, but some questions still unanswered *** Senate examines green jobs *** Clean Water Act expansion scrutinized in House hearing *** Congress searching for answers to dairy crisis *** New category proposed for certain nursery plant imports *** USDA and Energy announce biofuel research funding *** USDA announces new EU dairy export system *** USDA-NASS releases new geospatial data products STATE NEWS: MI: Department of Agriculture Goes Social *** KY: Commissioner Farmer issues 'eat local' challenge *** NY: Dairy power project coming to New York

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• Newsletter Date: 07/21/2009 NASDA News--July 21, 2009

    LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: FDA Authority Could Expand in Food Safety Bill *** House clears wild horse bill *** Clean Water Act issues highlighted in Sotomayor hearings *** Guidelines released for foodborne disease outbreak response *** USDA announces $760 million in loan funding *** Honey to be covered by COOL *** USDA to purchase $14.7 million in blueberry products *** BIFAD to meet *** STATE NEWS: NJ: Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Reduces Tree Damage *** WI: Agricultural Education Foundation Awards First Grants *** MD: Farmers Urged to Test Small Wheat and Barley for Mycotoxins *** OK: Forestry Officials Target Devastating Beetles *** MI: Agricultural Statistics Information Provided to State Lawmakers *** VA: ...

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• Newsletter Date: 07/14/2009 NASDA News--July 14, 2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: Climate change legislation hits speed bumps in Senate *** USDA funding bill advances in Congress *** USDA, Department of Commerce announce broadband funding *** Renewable energy project funding available *** Endangered species: polar bears, killer whales could impact ag THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON: USDA-NASS releases July crop production report *** Vilsack announces more senior USDA appointments STATE NEWS: KS: Gov. Parkinson names Rep. Josh Svaty Acting Secretary of Agriculture

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• Newsletter Date: 06/30/2009 NASDA News--June 30,2009

  LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS: House narrowly passes climate change legislation *** Court blocks Obama administration’s suspension of H-2A rule *** Interior and Environment spending bill clears House *** Committee moves to expand wild horse habitat *** Lawmakers listen to Farm Bill implementation concerns *** THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON: USDA-NASS releases crop acreage report *** White House announces state USDA appointees *** USDA study on food deserts released *** CDC introduces new website to help employers combat obesity *** Pollinator week celebrated on Capitol Hill *** Agriculture coalition examines “Localvores” *** STATE NEWS: MD: Good agriculture/handling practices certification is good for business *** ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/22/2009 NASDA News--June 22, 2009

  ***NASDA ESTABLISHES TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS ENERGY ISSUES***U.S. AND CANADA SIGN ORGANIC STANDARDS EQUIVALENCY AGREEMENT*** SOUTHERN AG LEADERS OPPOSE PROPOSED CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION***FDA ISSUES E. COLI WARNING TO CONSUMERS*** VILSACK NAMES ADDITIONAL STAFF AT USDA ***NEW CHIEF NAMED FOR U.S. FOREST SERVICE ***HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES FY10 AGRICULTURE SPENDING BILL***SENATE PANEL APPROVES CLEAN WATER BILL; OPPONENTS VOW FILIBUSTER***AG CENSUS DATA NOW AVAILABLE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS STATE NEWS***GEORGIA QUARANTINE HELPS PROTECTS AMERICA’S CITRUS CROP***WISCONSIN FARM CENTER CAUTIONS FARMERS ABOUT PREDATORY LENDERS***MARYLAND CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR TOBACCO FARMER PAYMENTS***EFFORTS TO EXPAND TO ERADICATE JAPANESE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/16/2009 NASDA News--June 16, 2009

  ***LAWMAKERS APPROVE FY10 AGRICULTURE SPENDING BILL***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REVIEWS CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION***MAJOR FOOD SAFETY BILL MOVES FORWARD***LAWMAKERS REVIEW RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS***STATE OF FARM CREDIT ADDRESSED IN HOUSE HEARING ***ENVIRONMENTAL BRIEFS***

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• Newsletter Date: 06/15/2009 NASDA News- June 8, 2009

  ***NASDA SENDS CLIMATE CHANGE LETTER TO PELOSI***EPA OPPOSES REQUEST FOR REHEARING OF NPDES CASE***SECRETARY VILSACK ANNOUNCES $1 BILLION IN ELECTRIC LOANS***SECRETARY VILSACK OPENS 2009 USDA FARMERS MARKET SEASON ***HOUSE AND SENATE HOLD CFTC HEARINGS***   STATE NEWS***MONTANA CENTERS TO FOCUS ON LOCAL FOOD & BIOENERGY***COMMISSIONER WEATHERS RALLIES SUPPORT FOR NEW PALMETTOVORE MOVEMENT***VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS INVITED TO JAPANESE TRADE MISSION ***LOCAL FOOD MARKETING GUIDE WINS LIBRARY’S DISTINGUISHED DOCUMENT AWARD ***GOEHRING WANTS STUDY OF ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ‘CAP AND TRADE’ BILL

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• Newsletter Date: 06/02/2009 NASDA News--June 2, 2009

  ***NASDA WELCOMES SUMMER INTERNS***EPA APPOINTS CHIEF AGRICULTURAL COUNSELOR***USDA-NASS BEGINS JUNE AGRICULTURAL SURVEY***APHIS PLANS ANIMAL ID LISTENING SESSIONS*** VISACK RELEASES ADDITIONAL STIMULUS FUNDING FOR RURAL WATER***USDA DELAYS IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE TO STREAMLINE LOAN PROGRAMS****LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE EXPORTS TO CUBA INTRODUCED*** ENVIRONMENT BRIEFS***RURAL BROADBAND STRATEGY REPORT RELEASED BY FCC***AGRICULTURE CENSUS DATA NOW AVAILABLE AT WATERSHED LEVEL***AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST KICKS OFF FARMERS MARKET CONTEST STATE NEWS***MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT***AGRICULTURE DEPT OFFERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN TAIWAN & VIETNAM***AFRICANIZED HONEY BEE DETECTED IN UTAH ...

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• Newsletter Date: 05/31/2009 NASDA News--May 18/29, 2009

  ***LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO ADDRESS AGRICULTURE LABOR SHORTAGES***LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO PROTECT BIOFUELS FROM UNFAIR RULES***PANEL REVIEWS FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS FOR FRESH AND ORGANIC PRODUCE***FORMER EUROPEAN HEALTH COMMISSIONER SAYS U.S. NEEDS MANDATORY ANIMAL ID PROGRAM***LAWMAKERS PROPOSE FEDERAL RESTAURANT MENU LABELING***REPORT DESCRIBES MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL FARMERS***AGRICULTURE CENSUS DATA NOW AVAILABLE BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT***E15 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED***VILSACK ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR RURAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROJECTS STATE NEWS***CDA NAMES NEW ASSISTANT STATE VETERINARIAN***UDAF RECEIVES INTERIOR DEPARTMENT'S PARTNERS IN CONSERVATION AWARD***MINNESOTA OFFICIALS FIND EMERALD ASH BORER INFESTATION IN ...

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• Newsletter Date: 05/12/2009 NASDA News--May 11, 2009

  ***NASDA URGES COURT TO REHEAR PESTICIDE PERMIT CASE***UNITED STATES, CANADA & MEXICO ISSUE STATEMENTS ON H1N1 INFLUENZA*** PORK INDUSTRY HIT HARD BY H1N1 INFLUENZA; LAWMAKERS WEIGH IN*** PRESIDENT RELEASES FY10 BUDGET DETAILS; MIXED RESULTS FOR AGRICULTURE***UNITED STATES & EU REACH PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT IN BEEF DISPUTE***USDA DEPUTY SECRETARY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR NEW ORGANIC INITIATIVE***EPA ANNOUNCES RULEMAKING ON RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD***EPA RULE ON FUEL STANDARD MAY JEOPARDIZE CLIMATE LEGISLATION***USDA ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM RE-ENROLLMENT***VILSACK ANNOUNCES RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING*** STATE NEWS***RURAL SCHOOLS HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE; STUDY RELEASED***GOEHRING NAMES CHRISTMAN DEPUTY AG ...

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• Newsletter Date: 05/04/2009 NASDA News--May 4, 2009

  ***BUDDY HANCE APPOINTED AS SECRETARY TO THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE***H1N1 INFLUENZA PRELIMINARY IDENTIFIED IN SWINE AT FARM IN CANADA***VILSACK ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ANIMAL ID LISTENING SESSIONS***NASS PUBLISHES COUNTY-LEVEL CASH RENT DATA***VILSACK PROMISES MORE MONEY FOR RURAL AMERICA & SOME BUDGET CUTS*** USDA-NASS TO CONDUCT FIRST WIDE-SCALE SURVEY OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE***SENATE PANEL PLANS ACTION ON CLEAN WATER BILL***WTO NEGOTIATORS PICK NEW CHAIR FOR FARM TALKS***WTO DIRECTOR GENERAL REAPPOINTED; CONCLUSION OF DOHA IS PRIORITY***ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDS RELEASED FOR RURAL WATER PROJECTS***USDA SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR RURAL BROADBAND GRANTS STATE NEWS USDA ADOPTS FINAL RULE ON POTATO CYST NEMATODE QUARANTINE IN ...

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• Newsletter Date: 04/27/2009 NASDA News--April 27, 2009

  ***WYOMING AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR ETCHEPARE TO RETIRE***NASDA REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PREPARE FOR SUMMER MEETINGS***KEY USDA APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR MARKETING, FSA, ADMIN & ENVIRONMENT*** SWINE FLU ILLNESSES REPORTED IN U.S.***FDA ISSUES ADVISORY ON ALFALFA SPROUTS***ACRE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT BEGINS***CONGRESS REVIEWS FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM***HOUSE AGRICULTURE PANEL REVIEWS USDA’S FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM***COURT REQUESTS RESPONSES ON PESTICIDE PERMIT CASE***USTR DELAYS IMPOSITION OF DUTIES IN EU-BEEF HORMONES DISPUTE***SENATE COMMITTEE REVIEWS ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS***NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED FOR NICHE MEAT PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS & CUSTOMERS STATE NEWS***SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY ...

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• Newsletter Date: 04/21/2009 NASDA News--April 20, 2009

  ***MICHAEL SCUSE NAMED USDA DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY***NASDA ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY STAFF ASSIGNMENTS***NASDA URGES ACTION ON CLEAN WATER COURT CASE FOR PESTICIDE PERMITS*** NEW FOOD SAFETY REPORT HIGHLIGHTS STATE & LOCAL ROLES***SENIOR USDA APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED***USDA ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR MARKETING ASSISTANCE LOANS***USDA ANNOUNCES STIMULUS FUNDING FOR RURAL WATER PROJECTS***EPA SEEKS COMMENTS ON E15 ETHANOL BLENDS***EPA ANNOUNCES LANDMARK FINDING ON GREENHOUSE GASES ***EPA TO BEGIN TESTING PESTICIDES FOR ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION***GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR BEGINNING FARMERS & RANCHERS PROGRAM***HOUSE PLANS VOTES ON WATER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE STATE NEWS***WEST AFRICANS COMING TO OKLAHOMA TO LEARN TO GROW EXOTIC ...

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• Newsletter Date: 04/06/2009 NASDA News--April 6, 2009

  ***SCOTT SOARES APPOINTED MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER***HOEVEN NAMES GOEHRING NORTH DAKOTA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER*** NASDA CONVEYS SUPPORT ON CUBA POLICY CHANGE; HILL DEBATE HEATS UP*** CONGRESS APPROVES FY10 BUDGET***AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON FOOD SAFETY***HOUSE PANEL REVIEWS AGRICULTURE BUDGET; USDA OUTLINES PRIORITIES***SUBCOMMITTEE REVIEWS STATE OF THE FARM ECONOMY***SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HOLDS NUTRITION HEARING***USTR IDENTIFIES TRADE BARRIERS, OUTLINES EFFORTS TO OPEN U.S. MARKETS ***USDA SEEKS REVIEWERS FOR FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM***USDA-APHIS NEWS***USDA ANNOUNCES CCC LENDING RATES FOR APRIL 2009 ***STATE NEWS***CASCADE GRAD RETURNS TO HEAD STATE GRAIN LAB ***INTERNATIONAL IMPORTED FIRE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/30/2009 NASDA News--March 30, 2009

  NASDA URGES SPEEDY IMPLEMENTATION OF PERMANENT DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ***NASDA URGES RESOURCES TO COMBAT CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS (CEM)***NASDA SENDS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CHANGE IN CUBA POLICY*** FINAL RULE ISSUED ON SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM***CONGRESS STEPS UP WORK ON FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION****DAVE WHITE SELECTED AS NRCS CHIEF ***USDA ANNOUNCES A SLEW OF SENIOR APPOINTMENTS*** HEARINGS CONTINUE ON PEANUT SALMONELLA OUTBREAK***HOUSE PANEL REVIEWS CONSERVATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION** *AGRICULTURE PANEL REVIEWS OBESITY ISSUES***ON THE HILL***VILSACK ANNOUNCES PLAN TO BENEFIT NUTRITION PROGRAMS & DAIRY FARMERS*** USDA LAUNCHES TOLL-FREE LINE TO FRESH PRODUCTS BRANCH SERVICES***USDA ANNOUNCES FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/23/2009 NASDA News--March 23, 2009

  ***USDA ANNOUNCES NEW FORM TO CHECK FARMERS’ INCOME***MICHENER NAMED FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR***MORE USDA & EPA NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED***VILSACK ANNOUNCES STIMULUS PROJECTS FOR WILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION***MEXICO IMPOSES NEW TARIFFS ON U.S. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS*** FEED BAN RULE DELAYED*** WHITE HOUSE BREAKS GROUND FOR KITCHEN GARDEN***SENATE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE RURAL AGENDA AND NEW WEBSITE***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ADOPTS BUDGET LETTER***SENATORS PUSH FOOD FOR PEACE PROGRAM ***BILL WOULD LIMIT ANTIBIOTIC USE IN LIVESTOCK FEED ***LEGISLATION EXPANDS RENEWABLE BIOFUEL PRODUCTION***ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ADOPTS POLICY ON GUEST WORKER REFORM*** USDA AMENDS BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS REGULATIONS IN NEW MEXICO STATE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/16/2009 NASDA News--March 16, 2009

  ***ROGER JOHNSON ELECTED NATIONAL FARMERS UNION PRESIDENT***NOMINATIONS FOR USDA UNDER SECRETARIES ANNOUNCED***PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES FDA APPOINTMENTS & NEW FOOD SAFETY WORKGROUP***DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PROPOSES TO SUSPEND H-2A RULE ***USDA ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR HANDLING NON-AMBULATORY CATTLE ***VILSACK ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF USDA ECONOMIC STIMULUS FUNDING*** VILSACK ISSUES CONDITIONAL LICENSE FOR VACCINE TO REDUCE E. COLI IN FEEDLOT CATTLE*** SENATE PANEL APPROVES TRADE REP NOMINEE*** OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL PASSES; DISAGREEMENTS ON CUBA TRADE CONTINUE***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE SEEKS COMMENTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE ***LAWMAKERS REVITALIZE CONGRESSIONAL RURAL CAUCUS***SENATORS REINTRODUCE BILL ON INTERNATIONAL PESTICIDE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/09/2009 NASDA News--March 9, 2009

  ***FISHER APPOINTED NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURE SECRETARY***NASDA URGES FAIR GUIDELINES FOR STATE MEAT INSPECTION PROGRAMS***NASDA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON PESTICIDE USE PRACTICES***LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE MAJOR NEW FOOD SAFETY BILLS ***USDA TO HOLD BIOTECH SCOPING MEETING & EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD***HILL & ADMINISTRATION BRIEFS ***STATE NEWS***AG LEADERS ASK OBAMA TO BACK HIGHER ETHANOL BLENDS***COMMISSIONER FARMER HAILS NEW LAW CREATING TRUST FUND FOR AG PROGRAMS***OKLAHOMA CITY AREA DOMINO’S PIZZA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL DAIRY FARMERS***COLORADO’S BEEF EXPORTS MAKE HISTORY***STATE & FEDERAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION IN MANAGEMENT INTENSIVE GRAZING***ANOTHER CASE OF CEM IDENTIFIED

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• Newsletter Date: 03/02/2009 NASDA News--March 2, 2009

  ***NASDA-AFDO LAUNCH STATE FOOD SAFETY SURVEY***FAS AND NASDA ANNOUNCE REACTIVATION OF TRADE LEADS PROGRAM***PRESIDENT OBAMA RELEASES BUDGET: WINNERS & LOSERS FOR AGRICULTURE***HOUSE APPROVES FY09 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL ***FOOD TRACEABILITY BILL INTRODUCED IN SENATE***AGRICULTURE TRADE OUTLOOK RELEASED BY USDA-ERS ***STATE NEWS***INDIANA ANNOUNCES ASSISTANT COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR***STATE GOVERNORS PROCLAIM WEIGHTS AND MEASURES WEEK***MARCH IS PRIDE OF DAKOTA MONTH***OKLAHOMA AG IN THE CLASSROOM TEACHER OF THE YEAR

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• Newsletter Date: 02/24/2009 NASDA News--February 24, 2009

  ***NASDA MEMBERS MEET WITH USDA SECRETARY & EPA ADMINISTRATOR ***NASDA COMMITTEES ADDRESS KEY POLICY ISSUES***NASDA MEMBERS HEAR HOW ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY IS NOW WITH US*** PRESIDENT OBAMA ANNOUNCES KEY POSTS AT USDA & EPA***LAWMAKERS RETURN FROM RECESS; PRESIDENT OBAMA TO ADDRESS CONGRESS***HOUSE PLANS ACTION ON AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL***SENATORS REINTRODUCE FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION***VILSACK ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING LAW ***STATE NEWS***BRONSON ANNOUNCES ERADICATION OF HORSE DISEASE***STATE MOTOR FUEL LAB ACES FIRST TEST***NRCS NAMES ASSISTANT STATE FORESTER "CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR" ***VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE MISSION TO THE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/17/2009 NASDA News--February 17, 2009

  ***NEWHOUSE APPOINTED WASHINGTON STATE AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR***ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS NASDA MIDYEAR MEETING***NASDA COMMITTEES PLAN ACTIVE AGENDAS***ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE INCLUDES AG SPENDING; NEARS ENACTMENT***HOUSE PANEL EXAMINES SALMONELLA/PEANUT OUTBREAK***HOUSE PANEL APPROVES COMMODITY FUTURES BILL***USDA ISSUES TWO REPORTS ON FARM ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE***FARM FOUNDATION FORUM EXAMINES WIND ENERGY ISSUES***INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL BOARD PLANS MEETING ***STATE NEWS***FARM TO TABLE PROGRAM BRINGS VIRGINIA CHEFS AND FARMERS TOGETHER***JOHNSON BACKS MORE FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF RAILROADS***BUY LOCAL, BUY WISCONSIN REPORTS EARLY RESULTS: SALES UP, SOME BARRIERS DOWN***STATE AG OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STRONG CONSERVATION ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/09/2009 NASDA News--February 9, 2009

  ***HAGLER APPOINTED AS MISSOURI AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR***USDA-NASS RELEASES CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE***SENATE HOLDS HEARING ON SALMONELLA OUTBREAK; CALLS FOR STATE AG INSPECTION RECORDS***LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE MORE FOOD SAFETY BILLS***USDA SUSPENDS PEANUT CORPORATION***FDA GRANTS FIRST-EVER APPROVAL OF GE ANIMAL PRODUCT***USDA INVESTIGATES ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPRIETY AT FEDERAL LABORATORIES***ON THE HILL***DOE ANNOUNCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR BIOREFINERY PROJECTS***COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED ON FARM PAYMENT RULES***USDA REVISES IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR DECLARATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER LACEY ACT ***STATE NEWS***NORTH DAKOTA COMPANIES TO MEET WITH CHINESE BUYERS***CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORS’ ROLES EXPANDING IN OKLAHOMA ***WYOMING RANCHER RECEIVES ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/02/2009 NASDA News--February 2, 2009

  ***LAWMAKERS CALL FOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, SCHEDULE HEARING ON PEANUT SALMONELLA OUTBREAK ***KEY LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE MAJOR FOOD SAFETY BILL***LAWMAKERS URGE ACTION TO HELP DAIRY FARMERS ***ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL CONTINUES ON FAST TRACK***PETERSON PREPARES COMMODITY TRADING BILL***BILL INTRODUCED TO PREVENT TRANSMISSION OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE***UPDATE: INVESTIGATION ON CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS ***SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES MEMBERS***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FINALIZES ROSTER ***STATE NEWS***RUSSIANS VIEW MONTANA BEEF GENETICS INDUSTRY***JOHNSON URGES AVAILABILITY OF BEEF CERTIFICATION FOR EXPORT***CDA METROLOGY LAB RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION STATUS***STAPLES ANNOUNCES VISION TO EXPAND TRADE WITH CUBA

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• Newsletter Date: 01/26/2009 NASDA News--January 26, 2009

  ***ED KEE CONFIRMED AS DELAWARE AGRICULTURE SECRETARY***VILSACK OUTLINES PRIORITIES*** VILSACK NAMES TOP STAFF***ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE MOVES FORWARD*** APHIS REOPENS COMMENT PERIOD ON BIOTECHNOLOGY REGULATIONS***RAIL COMPETITION BILLS REINTRODUCED***FDA ISSUES FINAL GUIDANCE ON GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMALS***PORK PRODUCERS SUE EPA ON EMISSIONS RULE***HOUSE AG COMMITTEE ORGANIZES***HILL BRIEFS–VARIETY OF AG BILLS INTRODUCED***USDA BRIEFS–VARIETY OF NEW PROGRAM RULES***USDA CONTINUES EFFORTS TO KEEP INVASIVE SPECIES OUT OF THE COUNTRY ***APHIS LAUNCHES BIOTECH QUALITY MANAGEMENT PILOT PROJECT

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• Newsletter Date: 01/22/2009 NASDA News--January 22--Special Edition

  **NASDA WELCOMES NEW INTERNS***VILSACK CONFIRMED AS AGRICULTURE SECRETARY*** INVESTIGATION ON SALMONELLA OUTBREAK CONTINUES*** PRESIDENT’S INAUGURAL ADDRESS CALLS FOR EXPANDED RENEWABLE ENERGY***OBAMA ADMINISTRATION FREEZES PENDING AGENCY RULES***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPOINTED***SENATE LEADERS ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND RATIOS***

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• Newsletter Date: 01/12/2009 NASDA News--January12, 2009

  ***DAIRY REGULATORY OFFICIAL’S ORGANIZATION ADOPTS NEW NAME***INVESTIGATION ON CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS CONTINUES***SENATE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE PRIORITY BILLS***USDA ISSUES FINAL RULE ON MANDATORY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN LABELING ***APHIS PROPOSES CHANGES TO ANIMAL ID SYSTEM*** EPA PROPOSES TO EXEMPT MILK CONTAINERS FROM OIL SPILL REGULATIONS***COURT VACATES PESTICIDE RULE ON CLEAN WATER PERMITS***EPA ANNOUNCES PLAN TO IMPROVE PEST CONTROL IN SCHOOLS***FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION OPENS LATIN AMERICAN OFFICE***DOE ANNOUNCES FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR BIOREFINERY PROJECTS***USDA SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR MEAT INSPECTION COMMITTEE ***STATE NEWS***OKLAHOMA AG DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW BLOG***STATE TO HELP FUND CERTIFICATION TO ENSURE FOOD ...

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• Newsletter Date: 01/05/2009 NASDA News--January 5, 2009

  ****111th CONGRESS CONVENES WITH AMBITIOUS AGENDA****CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS (CEM) IDENTIFIED IN KY; TRACES LEAD TO ADDITIONAL STATES AND NEW WEBSITE CREATED****USDA ISSUES RULE ON CATTLE IMPORTS FROM MEXICO; ADDS NEW PORT IN ARIZONA****RULE ON VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA DELAYED INDEFINITELY****USDA ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION IN INTERNATIONAL FOOD ASSISTANCE****USDA SEEKS INPUT ON NEW INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE**** USDA PLANS PUBLIC MEETING ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN PROGRAMS****STATE NEWS****ARIZONA RECRUITING FOR TWO VACANT VETERINARIAN POSITIONS****AG SECRETARY NAMES FOREST PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

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• Newsletter Date: 12/22/2008 NASDA News--December 22, 2008

  ****VILSACK NOMINATED FOR AGRICULTURE SECRETARY****STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE HORSE DISEASE****USDA CHANGES PAYMENT LIMITS & QUALIFICATIONS FOR FARM PROGRAMS****CONSUMER GROUPS URGE ACTION ON FOOD SAFETY****USDA ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE OF ECOSYSTEMS & MARKETS****GRASSLEY TO INTRODUCE AGRICULTURE COMPETITION BILLS****USDA SEEKS INPUT ON EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM**** STATE NEWS****MARYLAND APPROVES EASEMENT PURCHASES OF FARMLAND****COLORADO NAMES NEW STATE VETERINARIAN****

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• Newsletter Date: 12/15/2008 NASDA News--Dec. 15, 2008

  ****ANNE HAZLETT NAMED NEW INDIANA DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE****EPA ISSUES RULE ON REPORTING HAZARDOUS FARM WASTE****LUCAS SELECTED AS NEW GOP LEADER ON AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE****NEW H2A REGULATIONS PUBLISHED****INTERIOR FINALIZES ENDANGERED SPECIES RULE****SENATE HOLDS HEARING ON NUTRITION AND FOOD ASSISTANCE****SOYBEAN BOARD SEEKS AUDIT OF CHECKOFF PROGRAM****USDA HALLMARK INVESTIGATION REPORTS ON MEAT INSPECTION SYSTEM****NEW REPORT CALLS FOR NUTRIENT CONTROLS****USDA SEEKS COMMENT ON DEREGULATION OF GE CORN****USDA ADOPTS FINAL RULE EXTENDING CITRUS FRUIT PACKING EXEMPTION**** APPLICATIONS REQUESTED FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM STATE NEWS****KENTUCKY AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES HIGH-TECH SYSTEMS****NEW ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/08/2008 NASDA News--Dec. 8, 2008

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• Newsletter Date: 12/01/2008 NASDA News--Dec. 1, 2008

  ****NASDA OPPOSES EPA PROPOSALS TO "TAX" LIVESTOCK****CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION PUBLISHES CHANGES FOR 2008 FARM BILL****ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS OUTLINE POLICY PRIORITIES****FDA ISSUES PROGRESS REPORT ON FOOD SAFETY PLAN****APHIS SEEKS COMMENT ON DEREGULATION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CORN****USDA TO HOLD FORUMS ON RURAL RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM****INTERIOR AND ENERGY TEAM-UP TO MAKE NATIONAL PARKS "GREEN" ****APHIS TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM****PILGRIM’S PRIDE FILES FOR BANKRUPTCY****STATE NEWS****NORTH CAROLINA HOSTS CONFERENCE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE****NGA AND NCSL CALL ON CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY

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• Newsletter Date: 11/24/2008 NASDA News--Nov. 24, 2008

  ***DEBRA TALBOTT JOINS NASDA STAFF  ***LAWMAKERS PLAN DECEMBER LAME DUCK SESSION  ***SENATORS CONTINUE PUSH ON FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE  ***USDA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ADVANCED BIOREFINERY GUARANTEED LOANS  ***NEW GUIDE ON AGRICULTURE EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION  ***USDA ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO STOP THE SPREAD OF ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID

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• Newsletter Date: 11/21/2008 NASDA News--Election Edition--Nov. 21, 2008

  ***HOUSE LAWMAKERS HOLD LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS ***SENATE LEADERSHIP ELECTIONS BRING FEW CHANGES ***OBAMA TRANSITION ANNOUNCES AGENCY REVIEW & POLICY TEAMS ***STATE NEWS***DOUGLASS COMMENTS ON ANOTHER TERM AS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER

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• Newsletter Date: 11/10/2008 NASDA News--Nov. 10, 2008

  ELECTION BRINGS CHANGES TO AGRICULTURE COMMITTEES *** EPA ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFOs) *** GAO LISTS TOP "URGENT ISSUES" FOR NEXT PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS; UNVEILS NEW TRANSITION WEBSITE *** NEW FARM AND RANCH ONLINE PLANNING TOOL *** AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE LAUNCHES COOL LISTSERV *** SCHAFER APPOINTS AGRICULTURAL AIR QUALITY TASK FORCE *** NEW SUPPLY/DEMAND LINK CONNECTS FARMERS, MARKETS & CONSUMERS *** PROP 2 PASSES IN CALIFORNIA *** USDA RELEASES 2007 U.S. ANIMAL HEALTH REPORT

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• Newsletter Date: 10/27/2008 NASDA News--Oct. 27, 2008

  ***KUPERUS TO STEP DOWN IN DECEMBER *** SENATORS SEEK PERMANENT FIX ON SMALL FARM RULE *** REPORT FINDS DEFICIENCIES IN CIVIL RIGHTS AT USDA *** RULE SAYS SWINE CONTRACTORS SUBJECT TO PACKERS & STOCKYARDS ACT *** GROUP PETITIONS USDA TO BAN PROCESSED MEATS IN SCHOOLS *** USDA AND HHS ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE 2010 DIETARY GUIDELINES ADVISORY COMMITTEE *** USDA SEEKS COMMENTS ON PROPOSED CONTINGENCY PLAN REQUIREMENT FOR ANIMALS REGULATED UNDER THE ANIMAL WELFARE ACT *** USDA RELEASES ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE ACT AND HORSE PROTECTION ACT ENFORCEMENT *** USDA ESTABLISHES PROCESS FOR STATES TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS *** State News--FARMWORKER HOUSING PROGRAM RECEIVES INCREASE IN FUNDING *** State ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/20/2008 NASDA News--Oct. 20, 2008

  NASDA'S USA PAVILION AT THE 11TH AMERICAS FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOW A SUCCESS *** USDA ISSUES PROGRESS REPORT ON FARM BILL IMPLEMENTATION *** AGRICULTURE PANELS EXAMINE REGULATION OF CREDIT DERIVATIVES *** FIELD TRAINING MANUAL AVAILABLE FOR FOOD REGULATORY PROFESSIONALS *** State News--SCHWARZENEGGER APPOINTS BROWN CDFA UNDERSECRETARY

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• Newsletter Date: 10/14/2008 NASDA News--Oct. 14, 2008

        CONGRESS MAY HOLD LAME-DUCK SESSION*** KEY HOUSE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE LONG AWAITED DISCUSSION DRAFT OF CAP-AND-TRADE LEGISLATION *** SENATOR CLINTON INTRODUCES DAIRY COOL ACT OF 2008 *** USDA SCHEDULES PUBLIC MEETINGS ON 2008 FARM BILL ISSUES *** FDA LAUNCHES FOOD DEFENSE AWARENESS TRAINING KIT *** NEW PROGRAM HELPS LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS *** State News--MARYLAND STATEWIDE PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE ADVANCES

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• Newsletter Date: 10/06/2008 NASDA News--Oct. 6, 2008

  LAWMAKERS TO INVESTIGATE MELAMINE AND CHINESE MILK PRODUCTS ***CONGRESS APPROVES ENERGY AND BUSINESS TAX PACKAGE ***SENATOR INTRODUCES BEEF CHECKOFF BILL ***USDA TO LAUNCH CONSERVATION PUBLIC ACCESS INCENTIVE ***USDA AND CDC SIGN NORTH AMERICAN RABIES MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH CANADA AND MEXICO ***JAPAN STEPS UP INSPECTION OF FEED FROM CHINA ***State News--STATE FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION DUTIES NOW UNDER ONE ROOF ***Job Opportunity--DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL POLICY--PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA ***Job Opportunity--COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE--ANIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION ***Job Opportunity--AH ASSISTANT STATE VETERINARIAN ***Job Opportunity--DEPUTY DIRECTOR --FOOD EXPORT USA NORTHEAST

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• Newsletter Date: 09/29/2008 NASDA News--Sept. 29, 2008

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• Newsletter Date: 09/15/2008 NASDA News--Sept. 15, 2008

  ADMINISTRATION & PUBLIC POLICY OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS NASDA MEETING *** NASDA COMMITTEES PLAN ACTIVE AGENDAS *** MINNER NAMES SCUSE AS NEW CHIEF OF STAFF *** HOUSE PASSES BILL TO END MEXICAN CROSS-BORDER TRUCK PROGRAM *** DHS PUBLISHES PROPOSAL ON H-2B TEMPORARY GUEST WORKER PROGRAM *** USDA PUBLISHES RULES FOR THE SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM *** USDA CHANGES MONTANA'S CLASS FREE BRUCELLOSIS STATUS *** USDA MAKES CHANGES TO THE POTATO CYST NEMATODE QUARANTINE AREA IN IDAHO *** USDA CHANGES NEW MEXICO'S BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS STATUS *** USDA ESTABLISHES LIVE FISH IMPORT AND INTERSTATE MOVEMENT REGULATIONS TO PREVENT SPREAD OF VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC SEPTICEMIA *** State News--WOLFF ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW STATE VETERINARIAN *** State ...

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• Newsletter Date: 09/08/2008 NASDA News--Sept. 8, 2008

  HATERIUS JOINS NASDA AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR *** USA PAVILION AT AMERICAS FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOW OPENING SEPT. 24 *** CONGRESS FACES HECTIC FALL AGENDA *** EPA OUTLINES PROGRESS FOR PESTICIDE REREGISTRATION *** COURT RULES ON USE OF BSE TEST KIT *** USDA ADOPTS KARNAL BUNT FINAL RULE

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• Newsletter Date: 09/02/2008 NASDA News--Sept. 2, 2008

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• Newsletter Date: 08/25/2008 NASDA News--Aug. 25, 2008

  SENATE PANEL HOLDS FIELD HEARING ON FOOD & FUEL COSTS *** NASDA WELCOMES FALL INTERN *** FDA APPROVES IRRADIATION FOR LETTUCE AND SPINACH *** USDA SIGNS MOU WITH THE NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION *** State News--TEXAS-MEXICO AGRICULTURE EXCHANGE PROGRAM BUILDS A BRIDGE TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS *** State News--INSECT PAVILION HIGHLIGHTS EXOTIC AND INVASIVE SPECIES AT THE STATE FAIR

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• Newsletter Date: 08/18/2008 NASDA News--Aug. 18, 2008

  U.S., CANADA AND MEXICO AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS MEET FOR 18TH ACCORD *** NASDA JOINS 50-STATE SUMMIT ON FOOD SAFETY *** EPA REVOKES TOLERANCES FOR PESTICIDE CARBOFURAN *** State News--MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT FLY ERADICATED FROM CALIFORNIA

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• Newsletter Date: 08/13/2008 NASDA News-August 13, 2008

  TRADE MISSIONS ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE *** BILLS INTRODUCED ON CRP CRITICAL FEED USE PROGRAM *** EPA REJECTS WAIVER TO LOWER RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD *** USDA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON STRATEGIC PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE *** LIVESTOCK PRODUCER COMPLIANCE WITH THE COOL INTERIM FINAL RULE *** State News--NCDA&CS FOOD LAB SELECTED FOR FEDERAL PILOT PROJECT *** State News--PATERSON SIGNS LAWS TO HELP SPUR INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

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• Newsletter Date: 08/04/2008 NASDA News--August 4, 2008

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• Newsletter Date: 07/28/2008 NASDA News--July 28, 2008

  *** EPA DELAYS DECISION ON RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD (RFS) WAIVER *** BARGAIN-HUNTING BUYERS PREPARE TO DESCEND ON U.S.A. PAVILION *** LAWMAKER INTRODUCES TOMATO COMPENSATION BILL *** FDA SAYS DOMESTIC PEPPERS NOT CONNECTED TO SALMONELLA OUTBREAK *** HOUSE PANEL APPROVES BILL FOR COMMODITY FUTURES *** VOTE ON TOBACCO BILL EXPECTED THIS WEEK *** JUDGE ISSUES FINAL RULING ON CRP CRITICAL FEED USE PROGRAM *** USDA ANNOUNCES NATURAL DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE *** USDA BRIEFS *** State News--IBACH ANNOUNCES GINGER LANGEMEIER AS NEW NDA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR *** State News--KANSAS' WATER PROGRAM ENHANCES WEB PRESENCE

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• Newsletter Date: 07/22/2008 NASDA News--July 22, 2008

  SENATE PANEL APPROVES FY09 AGRICULTURE SPENDING BILL *** JUDGE ISSUES RULING ON CRITICAL FEED USE ON CRP ACRES  *** HARKIN CALLS FOR PRODUCE TRACE-BACK SYSTEM *** TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2008 INTRODUCED  *** HOUSE PANEL PASSES WATER CONSERVATION BILLS *** PANEL REVIEWS FOOD AID DELIVERY & AGRICULTURE ASSISTANCE *** SENATE URGES BALANCED OUTCOME AT WTO MEETING ON DOHA FRAMEWORK *** State News--VDACS ISSUES CHALLENGE: EAT LOCAL FOR A DAY *** State News--OKLAHOMA HOSTS MULTI-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR SECURITY

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• Newsletter Date: 07/15/2008 NASDA News--July 14, 2008

  *** CONGRESS UNLIKELY TO ACT ON FY09 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS *** SENATOR URGES IMMEDIATE RULEMAKING ON FARM BILL PAYMENT LIMITS *** SENATORS INTRODUCE FMD PREVENTION BILL *** G8 SUMMIT ADDRESSES GLOBAL FOOD ISSUES *** JUDGE HALTS CRITICAL FEED USE ON CRP ACRES *** USDA CHANGES POLICY ON MEAT AND POULTRY RECALLS *** USDA BRIEFS *** State News--KAINE CELEBRATES FIRST FARM PROTECTED BY STATE FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS *** State News--STRAIN NAMED LOCAL LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR ***

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• Newsletter Date: 07/07/2008 NASDA News--July 7, 2008

  CONGRESS FACES HECTIC JULY AGENDA *** 2008 FARM BILL INCLUDES NEW AGRICULTURE TAX PROVISIONS *** CONSUMER GROUPS CALL FOR EMERGENCY TRACKING FOR PRODUCE *** FDA ISSUES PROGRESS REPORT ON NEW FOOD SAFETY PLAN  *** FSIS OFFICIAL DR. KAREN HULEBAK ELECTED CHAIR OF CODEX ALIMENTARIUS COMMISSION  *** FOOD SECURITY ASSESSMENT 2007 REPORT RELEASED *** USDA RELEASES CRP LAND IN FLOOD REGIONS FOR GRAZING *** State News--STAPLES ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF CRAZY ANT TREATMENT *** State News--STORM RECOVERY HELP CONTINUES WITH NEW OFFICE OF DISASTER RECOVERY  

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• Newsletter Date: 07/01/2008 NASDA News--July 1, 2008

     *** CONGRESS APPROVES SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING BILL WITH FLOOD AID *** GET READY FOR NASDA 2008 *** HOUSE PASSES BILL TO CURB ENERGY FUTURES MARKET SPECULATION *** SENATORS CALL FOR NATIONAL ENERGY SUMMIT *** 2008 FARM BILL AMENDS ASPECTS OF THE SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM *** SCHAFER ANNOUNCES CLARK AS NASS ADMINISTRATOR *** COMMITTEE REVIEWS POLLINATOR HEALTH AND COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER *** THE HEALTHY GROWN LABEL: HEALTHY FOOD AND HEALTHY LAND *** State News--LEGISLATURE HELPS FARMERS, FORESTRY; STRAIN TOUTS LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS *** State News--NCDA&CS HONORED BY FDA FOR WORK ON FOOD RECALL *** State News--WASHINGTON STATE AGRICULTURE PANEL EXPLORES CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

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• Newsletter Date: 06/25/2008 NASDA News--June 25, 2008

  BLUNT APPOINTS DON STEEN TO TOP AGRICULTURE SPOT *** NASFT CANCELS SPRING FANCY FOOD SHOW AT GFSE *** PANEL APPROVES FY09 AGRICULTURE SPENDING BILL *** USDA ANNOUNCES FIRST ACTIONS ON NEW 2008 FARM BILL *** SOUTH KOREA DEAL FOR U.S. BEEF IMPORTS IS PLACED ON HOLD *** IOWA FLOODING EFFECTS FAR-REACHING *** USDA TO ASSESS IMPACT OF MIDWEST FLOODING ON 2008 CROP ACREAGE *** State News--WOJTALA ELECTED PRESIDENT OF AFDO *** State News--NEW WEBSITE SERVES NORTH DAKOTA ORGANIC INDUSTRY  

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• Newsletter Date: 06/20/2008 NASDA News--June 20, 2008

  NASDA REFUTES REQUEST TO WAIVE ETHANOL STANDARD  *** AGRICULTURAL INPUT COSTS COULD THREATEN FOOD SUPPLY *** NATIONAL PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINER HANDBOOK DEVELOPED BY PROGRAM STAKEHOLDERS NOW ON THE NASDA WEBSITE *** CONGRESS OVERRIDES FARM BILL VETO AGAIN *** BIOMASS CROP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BCAP) ESTABLISHED *** SENATOR SAYS BEEF DECISION IS IN SOUTH KOREA'S COURT *** FOREST SERVICE DEFENDS PREPAREDNESS FOR 2008 FIRE SEASON *** INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE TO STUDY COMMODITY MARKETS *** UNITED STATES AND CHINA OUTLINE PROGRESS ON AGREEMENT ON FOOD AND FEED SAFETY *** THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES NEW RULES GOVERNING FEDERAL CONTRACTING AND PROCUREMENT *** EPA PROPOSES CHANGES TO PESTICIDE CONTAINER RULE *** State News--NEW YORK ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/12/2008 NASDA News--June 12, 2008

     *** SENATE VOTES AGAIN ON FARM BILL*** FARM LEADERS URGE FDA TO IMPROVE RESPONSE TO SALMONELLA OUTBREAK *** TRAGEDY AND OPPORTUNITY IN SICHUAN *** CONGRESS PASSES FY09 BUDGET RESOLUTION *** LAWMAKERS APPROVE FOOD DONATION BILL *** UNITED NATIONS FOOD SUMMIT URGES INVESTMENTS IN AGRICULTURE *** State News--RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OHIO'S BIOPRODUCTS TASK FORCE ANNOUNCED ***

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• Newsletter Date: 06/04/2008 NASDA News--June 4, 2008

  *** NASDA URGES TIMELY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FARM BILL*** CONGRESS PLANS SECOND FARM BILL VOTES *** SAFER GREENHOUSES SOUGHT THROUGH PESTICIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION *** EPA MOVES TOWARD WEB-DISTRIBUTED PESTICIDE LABELING *** USDA ANNOUNCES CRP PERMITTED USE FOR LIVESTOCK FEED NEEDS *** State News--BRONSON TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL 'FARM TO FUEL' SUMMIT TO PROMOTE *** State News--RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION IN FLORIDA *** State News--HEINEMAN ANNOUNCES MOSEMAN TO HEAD NEBRASKA ENERGY OFFICE *** Job Opportunity--PESTICIDE PROGRAM SPECIALIST ***

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• Newsletter Date: 05/28/2008 NASDA News--May 28, 2008

  CONGRESS OVERRIDES FARM BILL VETO *** INTERSTATE MEAT SALES INCLUDED IN NEW FARM BILL LAW *** SENATE REJECTS AGJOBS PROPOSAL *** ACCORD TO TAKE PLACE AUGUST 13-16 IN IDAHO *** NASDA WELCOMES SUMMER INTERN JUSTIN CHAMBERS *** NEW REPORT OUTLINES CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE *** State News--WV AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ONE STEP CLOSER TO ELEVENTH TERM *** State News--BRONSON CALLS FOR FEDERAL PROBE OF FUEL PRICES; URGES WASHINGTON TO CONTINUE ALTERNATIVE FUEL PUSH *** State News--STAPLES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE THE RICHES OF RURAL TEXAS COMMUNITIES

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• Newsletter Date: 05/20/2008 NASDA News--May 20, 2008

  CONGRESS APPROVES FARM BILL; PRESIDENTIAL VETO EXPECTED *** AMY MANN JOINS NASDA STAFF *** U.S. PRODUCTS DRAW CHINESE BUYERS TO 2008 AMERICAN FOOD FAIR *** SENATE PANEL APPROVES AGJOBS PROPOSAL *** USDA ISSUES FINAL RULE FOR LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING *** JON SCHOLL NAMED AMERICAN FARMLAND TRUST PRESIDENT *** State News--GOVERNOR RINGS OPENING BELL ON TRADING, CONGRATULATES NEWLY-FORMED CME GROUP *** State News--FLEESON NAMED PROGRAM MANAGER FOR VDACS' OFFICE OF PESTICIDE SERVICES

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• Newsletter Date: 05/12/2008 NASDA News--May 12, 2008

  CONGRESS PLANS FARM BILL VOTES AMID VETO THREAT *** IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2007 AGRICULTURE CENSUS *** FSIS LAUNCHES FOOD SAFETY PODCAST SERVICE *** SIGN-UP EXTENDED FOR 2008 CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM *** RUSSIA ALLOWS IMPORTS OF U.S. LIVESTOCK *** NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LAW CENTER CREATES HISTORICAL FARM BILL DATABASE *** State News--ODAFF TO CREATE CUSTOM HARVESTER DIRECTORY *** State News--IDAHO STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NAMES STATE VETERINARIAN AND ADMINISTRATOR OF ANIMAL INDUSTRIES DIVISION

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• Newsletter Date: 05/06/2008 NASDA News May 6, 2008

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• Newsletter Date: 05/02/2008 NASDA News May 2, 2008

  *** 2008 GLOBAL FOOD & STYLE EXPO SHINES FOR EXHIBITORS AND BUYERS IN CHICAGO *** JOHNSON TESTIFIES ON RAILROAD COMPETITION FOR AGRICULTURE *** LAWMAKERS URGE ACTION ON GLOBAL FOOD CRISIS *** HOUSE PANEL REVIEWS NEW FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION *** FAS, NASDA AND NMS LAUNCH NEW IT SYSTEM TO DISTRIBUTE TRADE LEADS FROM FAS COUNTRY OFFICES DIRECTLY TO STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND STATE REGIONAL TRADE GROUPS *** FDA ISSUES FINAL "BSE" FEED RULES *** FBI SAYS VIGILANCE OVER U.S. FOOD SUPPLY REMAINS HIGH PRIORITY *** State News--JOHNSON UNVEILS N.D. ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM *** State News--DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRESS ANNOUNCED *** State News--SCDA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE, WWW.AGRICULTURE.SC.GOV

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• Newsletter Date: 04/22/2008 NASDA News--April 22, 2008

  *** WASHINGTON AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR LOVELAND TO RETIRE *** FARM BILL CONFEREES STRUGGLE TO REACH AGREEMENT *** LAWMAKERS RELEASE DRAFT FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION *** FDA AMENDING FEED REGULATIONS *** SOUTH KOREA REOPENS MARKET TO U.S. BEEF *** USDA IMPLEMENTS KEY STRATEGY FOR ANIMAL ID SYSTEM *** ACMWG LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE ABOUT THE VALUE OF OFFSETS *** State News--VIRGINIA LAUNCHES WINERY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY *** State News--COST SHARE FUNDS TO HELP FARMERS BUILD NEW WATER SOURCES

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• Newsletter Date: 04/02/2008 NASDA News April 2, 2008

  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATORS KEEP PUSHING FOR DEAL  ***CONGRESS RETURNS TO HECTIC SPRING AGENDA  ***THINK LOCALLY . . . SELL GLOBALLY AT THE AMERICAN FOOD FAIR  ***U.S., MEXICO AND CANADA ANNOUNCE TRADE PROTOCOLS FOR CATTLE  ***JOHNSON NAMED TO TV AGRICULTURE PROGRAM ADVISORY PANEL  ***BUSH NOMINATES NEW AGRICULTURE TRADE NEGOTIATOR  ***USDA RECOGNIZES CERTIFICATION MATERIALS FOR ORGANIC INDUSTRY  ***OHIO'S FIRST-EVER FOOD POLICY COUNCIL HOLDS INITIAL MEETING  ***State News--GRANHOLM SIGNS LEGISLATION ESTABLISHING AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE DEALER LICENSING  ***State News--NORTHEY ANNOUNCES HIRING OF NEW STATE APIARIST AND DIRECTOR, MINES AND MINERALS BUREAU  ***State News--COLORADO STATE ...

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• Newsletter Date: 03/24/2008 NASDA News March 24, 2008

  ***NASDA SUBMITS COMMENTS ON AGRICULTURE EMISSIONS RULE ***HEADLINE-WORTHY PRODUCTS AND TRENDS AT 2008 USFES  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE WITH NEW FUNDING PLAN OFFERED  ***USDA ANNOUNCES SIGN-UP FOR CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM  ***State News-- GEORGIA EQUINE TAG UNVEILED  ***State News--NCDA&CS SEEKING FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL PROGRAM

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• Newsletter Date: 03/17/2008 NASDA News - March 17, 2080

  ***BLACKHAM ATTENDS EPA's FIRST FARM ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ***CONGRESS PASSES FARM BILL EXTENSION  ***LAWMAKERS CONTINUE REVIEW OF FOOD SAFETY AND BEEF RECALL  ***State News--NEW ZEALAND LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH EXPERT DISTANCES SELF, COLLEAGUES FROM HARDER/ROSENDALE PAPER ON LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH  ***State News--WOLFF WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL LAW CENTER

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• Newsletter Date: 03/10/2008 NASDA News March 10, 2008

  ***LAWMAKER PUSHES VOTE ON AGRICULTURE H-2B WORKFORCE  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATIONS INTENSIFY AS DEADLINE APPROACHES  ***HOUSE AND SENATE PANELS APPROVE FY09 BUDGET PLANS  ***LAWMAKERS CHIDE USDA ON FOOD SAFETY & BEEF RECALLS  ***EPA ISSUES SUPPLEMENTAL RULES FOR ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS  ***State News--RESEARCH INDICATES E20 BLEND WORKS IN CARS  ***State News--STAPLES SAYS NO TO CANADIAN CATTLE UNTIL MEXICO ACCEPTS U.S. BREEDING CATTLE  ***State News--HOUSE PASSES BILL MAKING KENTUCKY PROUD THE STATE's PERMANENT FARM MARKETING PROGRAM  ***State News--WEST VIRGINIA AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER GUS R. DOUGLASS HAS APPOINTED DR. ROBERT E. PITTS DIRECTOR OF THE MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION DIVISION

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• Newsletter Date: 03/03/2008 NASDA News March 3, 2008

  ***LESPERANCE STARTS AS NEW NEVADA DIRECTOR  ***NASDA URGES ACTION ON AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE LAW  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATIONS INTENSIFY AS DEADLINE APPROACHES  ***SENATOR INTRODUCES BEGINNING FARMERS TAX INCENTIVE ACT  ***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ADOPTS BUDGET LETTER  ***LAWMAKERS CALL FOR NEW CUBA POLICY  ***USDA RELEASES ANALYSIS ON FAILURE TO ENACT A NEW FARM BILL  ***SENATE REVIEWS BEEF RECALL AND FOOD SAFETY  ***NATIONAL 25X'25 SUMMIT IN OMAHA TO SHAPE NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY FUTURE  ***State News--TROXLER APPOINTS DELOZIER DIRECTOR OF NCDA&CS MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION DIVISION  ***State News--GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES $4.25 MILLION IN FARMLAND PRESERVATION GRANTS

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• Newsletter Date: 02/25/2008 NASDA News February 25, 2008

  ***STATE AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS PUSH RAILROAD REFORMS ***NASDA URGES ACTION ON AGRICULTURAL TRANSPORTATION  ***BLACKHAM NAMED TO EPA AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE  ***CONGRESS RETURNS TO WORK WITH AGRICULTURE ISSUES ON AGENDA  ***State News--MDA SESQUICENTENNIAL HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN THE STATE  ***State News--STATE APPOINTS RETIRED RACE HORSE TASK FORCE MEMBERS

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• Newsletter Date: 02/18/2008 NASDA News February 18, 2008

  ***NASDA URGES ACTION ON CUBA TRADE & CARBON MARKETS ***AG LEADERS PROMOTE RESEARCH ON HIGHER ETHANOL BLENDS  ***NASDA RGES CONGRESS TO LINK FOOD PROGRAMS WITH LOCAL PRODUCERS ***NASDA ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON PESTICIDE CANCELLATION  ***NASDA URGES SCHAFER TO REVISIT DISASTER PROGRAM  ***CONGRESSIONAL & ADMINISTRATION LEADERS ADDRESS NASDA MEETING  ***NASDA COMMITTEES DISCUSS KEY TOPICS AT MIDYEAR MEETING  ***DONNA RISE RETURNING TO MONTANA  ***NASDA HONORS ROBERT MUNGARI  ***APHIS LIAISON TO NASDA APPOINTED  ***FARM BILL NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE  ***GLOBALIZATION DEMYSTIFIED AT 2008 U.S. FOOD EXPORT SHOWCASE  ***State News--COURT VALIDATES NEW YORK's POSITION ON CANADIAN MILK ...

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• Newsletter Date: 02/04/2008 NASDA News February 4, 2008

  ***BLACKHAM BRINGS NASDA VIEWPOINTS TO RANGELAND CONFERENCE ***JOHNSON OUTLINES NEED FOR BETTER BLACKBIRD CONTROL ***ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES 2009 BUDGET ***SHAFER CONFIRMED AS USDA SECRETARY  ***STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS MENTIONS FEW FARM ISSUES  ***FDA PLANS 50-STATE MEETING ON FOOD SAFETY  ***AGENCY REPORT LINKS AGRICULTURE AND GULF HYPOXIA  ***USDA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CROP, FEED AND LIVESTOCK LOSSES

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• Newsletter Date: 01/24/2008 NASDA News January 24, 2008

  ***NASDA COMMITTEES PLAN ACTIVE AGENDAS ***JOHNSON ADDRESSES RURAL LEGISLATIVE LEADERS CONFERENCE ***ADMINISTRATION & CONGRESSIONAL OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS NASDA MEETING ***CONGRESS GEARS UP FOR 2008 WITH EARLY FARM BILL ACTION EXPECTED ***CONFIRMATION HEARING SET FOR USDA SECRETARY ***NEW WPS SAFETY TRAINING VERIFICATION CARDS MADE AVAILABLE TO STATES ***FDA ISSUES DOCUMENTS ON THE SAFETY OF FOOD FROM ANIMAL CLONES  ***State News--LIGHT BROWN APPLE MOTH ERADICATION PROGRAM FOR 2008  ***State News--$500,000 TO HELP TOWNS DEVELOP FARMLAND PROTECTION PLANS

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• Newsletter Date: 01/14/2008 NASDA News January 14, 2008

  ***  HOUSE RECONVENES THIS WEEK  ***  NASDA WELCOMES NEW INTERN  ***  CHEMICAL SECURITY RULES DELAYED FOR AGRICULTURE  ***  STATES & AERIAL APPLICATORS WORK TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL COMPETENCY  ***  U.S.-MEXICAN OFFICIALS MEET TO DISCUSS NAFTA  ***  State News--STATEMENT BY MARYLAND AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ROGER RICHARDSON ON THE PROPOSED PERMIT FOR ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS   ***  State News--VERMONT MILK COMMISSION ISSUES FINAL DECISION AND REPORT   ***  Job Opportunity--VETERINARIAN, FIELD OPERATIONS

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• Newsletter Date: 01/07/2008 NASDA News January 7, 2008

  ***IFE AMERICAS SHOW A SUCCESS! *** 2007 FARM BILL HEADS TO CONFERENCE *** OMNIBUS FUNDING BILL INCLUDES AGRICULTURE & DISASTER ASSISTANCE *** NEW YEAR FORECAST ENCOURAGING FOR U.S. FOOD EXPORT SHOWCASE EXHIBITORS *** NASS ADMINISTRATOR RON BOSECKER HAS RETIRED *** EPA PROPOSES EXEMPTION FOR REPORTING LIVESTOCK WASTE EMISSIONS *** APHIS MAKES KEY MANAGEMENT CHANGES *** CBP CREATES NEW AGRICULTURE POSITION *** State News--TAYLOR NAMED FIRST RECIPIENT OF FIRST PIONEER FARM CREDIT FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE AND THE RURAL NORTHEAST AWARD *** State News--GOVERNOR RENDELL NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF DOG LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU

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• Newsletter Date: 12/18/2007 NASDA News December 18, 2007

  ***FEINSTEIN RECONSIDERS AQI AMENDMENT *** SENATE PASSES 2007 FARM BILL *** FARM BILL FACES CONFERENCE HURDLES AND VETO THREAT *** SENATE APPROVES COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY BILL *** CONGRESS STRUGGLES TO PASS PRIORITY BILLS BEFORE ADJOURNMENT *** USDA OPENS NEW AGRICULTURAL TRADE OFFICE IN CHINA *** "BIRD FLU" IN THE NEWS *** NEBRASKA BECOMES 10TH STATE TO REACH HALFWAY POINT IN PREMISES REGISTRATION  *** USDA HOSTS CITRUS GREENING SUMMIT  *** State News--PICANSO JOINING VETERINARY SERVICES  *** State News--ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT FOR ORAL HISTORY OF ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE  

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• Newsletter Date: 12/11/2007 NASDA News December 11, 2007

  THE SENATE BEGINS WORK ON FARM BILL *** CONGRESS STRUGGLES TOWARD ADJOURNMENT WITH HEAVY AGENDA *** NASDA NOMINATES MEMBERS FOR EPA AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE *** SENATORS HOLD FOOD SAFETY HEARING AND OFFER LEGISLATION *** NASDA ENUMERATOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE *** NASDA STAFF MEMBER HONORED BY USDA *** AERIAL APPLICATOR DRIFT MITIGATION PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY AND FOR THE INDUSTRY *** PRUSACKI TO HEAD NASS STATISTICS DIVISION *** STATE & TRIBE CERTIFICATION DATABASE SUCCESSFUL IN ONGOING PROGRAM ASSESSMENT *** USDA INVITES STATES TO APPLY FOR MARKET IMPROVEMENT FUNDS *** State News--BRONSON EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT CANKER COMPENSATION LAWSUIT *** State News--FARMERS URGED TO ...

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• Newsletter Date: 12/05/2007 NASDA News December 5, 2007

  ***NASDA URGES SENATE ACTION ON FARM BILL THIS YEAR ***CHINA TRADE MISSION PROMOTES GLOBAL FOOD & STYLE EXPO AND NRA SHOW AND RECRUITS NEW BUYERS ***CONGRESS FACES HEAVY AGENDA ***ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN ANIMAL AND POULTRY DISEASES NOMINATIONS SOUGHT ***USDA AND CATTLEMEN PARTNER TO REGISTER PREMISES ***USDA APPOINTS STATE REPS TO BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ***USDA BRIEFS ***State News--EIGHT MIDWEST AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT HEADS ASK BUSH TO SPEED APPROVAL OF HIGHER ETHANOL BLENDS ***State News--PANEL TO ANSWER FARM TRANSITION QUESTIONS AT PENNSYLVANIA FARM SHOW

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• Newsletter Date: 11/20/2007 NASDA News November 20, 2007

  ***FARM BILL REMAINS GRIDLOCKED AS KEY SENATE VOTE FAILS ***HOUSE LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE FARM BILL EXTENSION ***CONGRESS FACES GRUELING DECEMBER AGENDA ***NASS URGES FARMERS TO COUNT THEIR FARMS ALONG WITH THEIR BLESSINGS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON ***MINNESOTA EDUCATION PROJECT SIGNALS NEW ERA IN COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH ***EPA SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR NEW AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ***State News--MYERS ACCEPTS USDA STATE-FEDERAL LIAISON POSITION ***State News--POLANSKY APPOINTS DAVID BARFIELD CHIEF ENGINEER ***State News--GOVERNOR CUTS RIBBON FOR NEW ANIMAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY AND OFFICE COMPLEX IN HARRISONBURG ***Job Opportunity--CHIEF, BUREAU OF DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES

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• Newsletter Date: 11/14/2007 NASDA News November 14, 2007

  ***FARM BILL REMAINS GRIDLOCKED IN SENATE ***FY08 APPROPRIATIONS BILLS REMAIN DEADLOCKED ***APPLICATOR CORE COMPETENCY PRODUCTS NOW AVAILABLE ***ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES IMPORT SAFETY PLAN ***DUNKLE SETS RETIREMENT DATE ***FDA RELEASES FOOD PROTECTION PLAN ***USDA INCREASES TESTING OF CANADIAN MEAT AND POULTRY ***USDA LEADS EFFORTS TO STREAMLINE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS  ***USDA STREAMLINES FORMS AND RULES FOR FARM LOAN PROGRAMS ***SCIENTISTS LINK KEY GENE TO RESPONSE TO SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE IN CORN

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• Newsletter Date: 11/07/2007 NASDA News November 7, 2007

  ***REPRESENTATIVE PETERSEN NAMED MASS. AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ***SPELL, FARMER REELECTED ***SENATE BEGINS DEBATE ON FARM BILL AMID VETO THREAT ***NASDA SUPPORTS SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FARM BILL; JOINS 51 ORGANIZATIONS TO URGE SUPPORT OF SENATORS ***USDA GRANTS $234 MILLION TO PROMOTE U.S. FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OVERSEAS ***DATA ON FOOD ANTIOXIDANTS AID RESEARCH ***State News--VERMONT NETS FEDERAL GRANT TO INVENTORY BARNS ***State News--DELAWARE EQUINE INDUSTRY SERVES AS A MODEL FOR ROMANIA

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• Newsletter Date: 11/01/2007 NASDA News November 1, 2007

  ***MERRILL TO SERVE AS N.H. AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ***ODOM TO RETIRE ***COLLABORATION ASSESSMENT PROJECT LAUNCHED ***YOUNG AGRICULTURAL WORKER SAFETY INFORMATION MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH COOPERATION ***SENATE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE APPROVES 2007 FARM BILL ***GIVENS TESTIFIES ON FREEZE, DROUGHT DAMAGE ***2007 INTERNATIONAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION & SAFETY EDUCATION WORKSHOP ***SCHAFER NOMINATED AS AG SECRETARY ***USDA PARTNERS WITH FFA TO PROMOTE THE 2007 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE ***KAWAMURA NAMED TO FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ***MODIFIED DIET REDUCES CHICKENS' IMPACT ON ENVIRONMENT  ***State News--STATEMENT BY MARYLAND AGRICULTURE SECRETARY ROGER RICHARDSON ON PROPOSED BUDGET ***State News--CDA PROPOSED ...

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• Newsletter Date: 10/24/2007 NASDA News October 24, 2007

  ***COMPROMISE REACHED ON STATE MEAT INSPECTION ***SENATE SET TO BEGIN MARKUP ON 2007 FARM BILL ***HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING ON STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN FARM ECONOMY ***ANDERSON TESTIFIES AT HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ***EPA CREATES NEW AGRICULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ***ADAMS NAMED DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR FARM SERVICE AGENCY'S COMMODITY OPERATIONS ***NATIONAL LIVESTOCK EMERGENCY RESPONSE CONFERENCE  

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• Newsletter Date: 10/17/2007 NASDA News October 17, 2007

  ***RURAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING HELD IN CANADA***WHITE HOUSE RELEASES NEW STRATEGY FOR HOMELAND SECURITY ***PESTICIDE REGISTRATION BILL SIGNED INTO LAW ***MEAT INDUSTRY LAUNCHES NEW CONSUMER OUTREACH INITIATIVE ***ARCHIVE ON U.S. AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION LAUNCHED HONORING THE WORK OF NORM BERG ***AFT ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 STEWARD OF THE LAND AWARD***USDA NEWS: 3 ARTICLES ***State News--***ODAFF FARM TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE AWARDED 2007 CHAMPIONS OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH AWARD ***GOVERNOR SPITZER UNVEILS "CITY BY CITY" ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN ***VDACS SELECTS CHARLES GREEN AS MARKETING DIVISION DIRECTOR

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• Newsletter Date: 10/09/2007 NASDA News October 9, 2007

  ***NASDA ELECTS OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING ***INTERSTATE SALES LEGISLATION IS ABOUT ECONOMIC FAIRNESS ***NASDA PRESIDENT APPOINTS CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS ***FLORIDA COMMISSIONER TESTIFIES ON AGRICULTURE INSPECTIONS BEFORE HOUSE AG SUBCOMMITTEE ***SENATE FINANCE PANEL APPROVES AGRICULTURE TAX MEASURES ***State News--MARYLAND AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRESS ENFORCEMENT TO RAMP UP ***State News--VDACS CREATES THE SPECIALTY FOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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• Newsletter Date: 09/17/2007 NASDA News September 17, 2007

  ***NASDA DELEGATION TO VISIT CHINA ***NASDA COMMITTEES PLAN ACTIVE AGENDAS ***KOIVISTO NAMED MICHIGAN AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR ***ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY OFFICIALS TO ADDRESS NASDA MEETING ***NASDA TESTIFIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FACING AGRICULTURE ***SENATOR UNVEILS AGRICULTURE TAX PLAN TO COMPLIMENT FARM BILL ***SPECULATION CONTINUES ON SENATE FARM BILL SCHEDULE ***NASDA WELCOMES LEE ***PANEL ON IMPORT SAFETY PLANS PUBLIC MEETING ***VIRUS MAY CAUSE COLONY COLLAPSE IN HONEYBEES ***FMD OUTBREAK INVESTIGATION IN THE UK COMPLETED ***FDA STILL CONSIDERING FEED BAN ***APHIS PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS ***U.S. AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS EXPECTED TO REACH RECORD LEVELS ***State News--HOOKER: "NO MATCH" PROCESS--NO GOOD ...

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• Newsletter Date: 08/10/2007 NASDA News August 10, 2007

   ***FRANCI HAVEMEISTER APPOINTED AS ALASKA AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR ***HOUSE APPROVES AGRICULTURE FUNDING BILL AFTER BITTER DEBATE ***LAWMAKER RELEASES BILL TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOOD ***CONGRESS ADJOURNS AND FACES HECTIC FALL AGENDA ***FDA ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO ENHANCE STATE FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS ***USDA ISSUES PROPOSED RULE FOR LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING ***USDA ANNOUNCES AGRICULTURAL MARKETING PROJECT GRANTS TO 21 STATES ***State News--INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OKAYS ORGANIC PROMOTION FUNDS ***State News--COMMISSIONER HUGOSON APPOINTS BOERBOOM AS DEPUTY, KINNEY AS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER

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• Newsletter Date: 08/01/2007 NASDA News August 1, 2007

  ***HOUSE APPROVES 2007 FARM BILL ***GOVERNOR APPOINTS NEW MONTANA AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR ***SENATE HEARING HELD OVERSIGHT OF GOVERNMENT TAX POLICY IN FARM COUNTRY ***SMITH NAMED ACTING ADMINISTRATOR OF APHIS ***USDA ANNOUNCES NEW RISK-BASED PROCESS FOR CERTAIN IMPORTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ***USDA SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON ETHANOL STANDARDS ***NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL RESPONDS TO RECENT WTO INTERIM PANEL RULING ***State News--GROUNDWATER QUALITY DATABASE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEB ***State News--COMMISSIONER FARMER APPOINTS ALL-STAR PANEL TO STUDY RURAL HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN KENTUCKY

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• Newsletter Date: 07/17/2007 NASDA News July 29, 2007

  NASDA 2007 REGISTRATION NOW OPENSeptember 21-26, 2007Westin Hotel in downtown Seattlehttp://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/The early registration discount ends August 24. After that date, the registration fee will increase by $100.00. Registration ends Sept. 14. All registrations must be made online. When registering, choose offline payment if you wish to pay by check. You can update any information by using the confirmation number emailed to you when you register. Reserve Your Room by August 24 for Hotel Discount: The negotiated rate for a room at the Westin is $195.00 a night. Contact the Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101, (800) 228-3000. Reservation requests received after 5:00 pm local time at hotel on the cutoff date ...

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• Newsletter Date: 07/09/2007 NASDA News July 9, 2007

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• Newsletter Date: 06/29/2007 NASDA News June 29, 2007

  NASDA HONOR AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE JULY 13The nomination forms for NASDA Honor Awards are due on July 13. If you have any questions or need electronic copies of the form, please contact Betsy Maixner at betsy@nasda.org. Remember each state department of agriculture and affiliate can nominate one person for each award category: administration, service, and communication. NASDA 2007 REGISTRATION NOW OPENSeptember 21-26, 2007Westin Hotel in downtown Seattlehttp://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/The early registration discount ends August 24. After that date, the registration fee will increase by $100.00. Registration ends Sept. 14. All registrations must be made online. When registering, choose offline payment if you wish to pay by check. You can ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/18/2007 NASDA News June 18, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the WASDA and MASDA annual meetings. The hotel group and registration deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/wasda2007 and http://www.nasda.org/masda/. The MASDA 2007 hotel rate ends June 23. WASDA registration ends July 1! NASDA's ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLERegistration and hotel information is available at http://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/. Online registration will be available this week. WSDA has organized four suites at the Seattle Mariners game on Tuesday, Sept. 25. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP because seating is limited. Please sign up before July 23 by going to the NASDA ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/11/2007 NASDA News June 11, 2007

  REGIONAL MEETINGS DEADLINES APPROACHINGMeeting and hotel information is available for the SASDA, WASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/sasda/, http://www.nasda.org/wasda2007, and http://www.nasda.org/masda/. SASDA 2007 registration ends June 11 and WASDA 2007 ends July 1.NASDA 2007 EVENT--SIGN UP BY JULY 23The Washington State Department of Agriculture has organized four suites at the Seattle Mariners game on Tuesday, Sept. 25th. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP because seating is limited. Please sign up before July 23rd by going to the NASDA 2007 website, http://www.nasda.org/nasda2007/. The cost for the event is included in the meeting registration ...

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• Newsletter Date: 06/01/2007 NASDA News June 1, 2007

  REGIONAL MEETINGS DEADLINES APPROACHINGMeeting and hotel information is available for the SASDA, WASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/sasda, http://www.nasda.org/wasda200 , and http://www.nasda.org/masda. SASDA 2007 registration June 11. MASDA 2007 regular registration ends today, June 1--the registration fee will increase after that date. WASDA 2007 ends July 1.NASDA 2007 EVENT--SIGN UP BY JULY 23The Washington State Department of Agriculture has organized four suites at the Seattle Mariners game on Tuesday, Sept. 25 during NASDA 2007. If you wish to attend, you must RSVP because seating is limited. Please sign up before July 23 by going to the NASDA ...

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• Newsletter Date: 05/22/2007 NASDA News May 22, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, WASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/, http://www.nasda.org/masda/. MASDA 2007 regular registration ends June 1 and the registration fee will increase after that date.

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• Newsletter Date: 05/14/2007 NASDA News May 14, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, WASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/, http://www.nasda.org/masda2007.

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• Newsletter Date: 05/07/2007 NASDA News May 7, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/ and http://www.nasda.org/masda2007.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/19/2007 NASDA News April 19, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/ and http://www.nasda.org/masda2007.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/09/2007 NASDA News April 9, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/ and http://www.nasda.org/masda2007.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/02/2007 NASDA News April 2, 2007

  INFORMATION ABOUT REGIONAL MEETINGS AVAILABLEMeeting and hotel information is available for the NEASDA, SASDA, and MASDA meetings. The hotel group deadlines are coming up soon, so check out the websites at http://www.nasda.org/neasda2007, http://www.nasda.org/sasda/ and http://www.nasda.org/masda2007.

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• Newsletter Date: 03/26/2007 NASDA News March 26, 2007

  The seventeenth meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held April 18 to 21, 2007, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. The deadline for hotel reservations and meeting registration is APRIL 1. Please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Information and a link to the meeting site are available at http://www.nasda.org/accord.

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• Newsletter Date: 03/20/2007 NASDA News March 20, 2007

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture The seventeenth meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held April 18 to 21, 2007, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. The deadline for hotel reservations and meeting registration is APRIL 1. Please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Information and a link to the meeting site are available at http://www.nasda.org/accord.  

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• Newsletter Date: 03/12/2007 NASDA News March 12, 2007

  The seventeenth meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held April 18 to 21, 2007, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. The deadline for hotel reservations and meeting registration is APRIL 1. Please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Information and a link to the meeting site are available at http://www.nasda.org/accord.

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• Newsletter Date: 03/05/2007 NASDA News March 5, 2007

  The seventeenth meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held April 18 to 21, 2007, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. The deadline for hotel reservations and meeting registration is APRIL 1. Please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Information and a link to the meeting site are available at http://www.nasda.org/accord.

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• Newsletter Date: 02/26/2007 February 26, 2007

  The seventeenth meeting of the Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held April 18 to 21, 2007, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico. The deadline for hotel reservations and meeting registration is APRIL 1. Please note that you are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Information and a link to the meeting site are available at http://www.nasda.org/accord.

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• Newsletter Date: 02/20/2007 February 20, 2007

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• Newsletter Date: 01/30/2007 January 30, 2007

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• Newsletter Date: 01/23/2007 January 23, 2007

  NASDA NEWS is a publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture All policy amendments to be considered at the Midyear Meeting, Feb. 7 to 12, are due in the NASDA office by January 25, 2007. Electronic copies please!

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• Newsletter Date: 01/08/2007 January 8, 2007

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020Washington, D.C. 20005202-296-9680fax 202-296-9686nasda@nasda.org All policy amendments to be considered at the Midyear Meeting, Feb. 7 to 12, are due in the NASDA office by January 25, 2007. Electronic copies please!Midyear group hotel rates are available until Wednesday, January 10, and early-bird registration ends on January 20. Find additional information and register online at http://www.nasda.org/ under the "Calendar" section.

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• Newsletter Date: 01/07/2007 January 17, 2007

  Announcements:All policy amendments to be considered at the Midyear Meeting, Feb. 7 to 12, are due in the NASDA office by January 25, 2007. Electronic copies please!Midyear early-bird registration ends on January 20. Find additional information and register online at http://www.nasda.org/ under the "Calendar" section.

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• Newsletter Date: 12/12/2006 December 12, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020Washington, D.C. 20005202-296-9680fax 202-296-9686nasda@nasda.org

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• Newsletter Date: 12/04/2006 December 4, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020Washington, D.C. 20005202-296-9680fax 202-296-9686nasda@nasda.org

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• Newsletter Date: 11/20/2006 November 20, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020Washington, D.C. 20005202-296-9680fax 202-296-9686nasda@nasda.org

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• Newsletter Date: 11/13/2006 November 13, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-296-9680 fax 202-296-9686 nasda@nasda.org

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• Newsletter Date: 11/06/2006 November 6, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture1156 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1020Washington, D.C. 20005202-296-9680fax 202-296-9686nasda@nasda.org

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• Newsletter Date: 05/01/2006 NASDA News May 1, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Regional meeting sites are available at http://www.nasda.org/regionals.html. The hotel group rate for NEASDA ends on May 7.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/24/2006 NASDA News April 24, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Regional meeting sites are available at http://www.nasda.org/regionals.html. The SASDA and NEASDA annual meetings have early registration and/or hotel group rates ending soon! The hotel rate for SASDA ends April 30, reduced registration rate ends May 1. The hotel group rate for NEASDA ends on May 7.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/17/2006 NASDA News April 17, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Regional meeting sites are available at http://www.nasda.org/regionals.html. The SASDA and NEASDA annual meetings have early registration and/or hotel group rates ending soon! The hotel rate for SASDA ends April 30, reduced registration rate ends May 1. The hotel group rate for NEASDA ends on May 7.

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• Newsletter Date: 04/10/2006 NASDA News April 10, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 04/03/2006 NASDA News April 3, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 03/27/2006 NASDA News March 27, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 03/20/2006 NASDA News March 20, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 03/13/2006 NASDA News March 13, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 02/28/2006 NASDA News February 28, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 02/13/2006 NASDA News February 13, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 02/03/2006 NASDA News February 3, 2006

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• Newsletter Date: 01/27/2006 NASDA News January 27, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture January 27--All policy amendments due in electronic format. The Policy Amendment Form is available on NASDA's website.

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• Newsletter Date: 01/20/2006 NASDA News January 20, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture January 20--Early bird registration fee ends. Any registrations made after the 20th will be charged the full registration rate. Registration materials are available at http://www.nasda.org/.January 24--Hotel room block endsJanuary 27--All policy amendments due in electronic format. The Policy Amendment Form is available on NASDA's website.

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• Newsletter Date: 01/13/2006 NASDA News January 13, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture January 20--Early bird registration fee ends. Any registrations made after the 20th will be charged the full registration rate. Registration materials are available at http://www.nasda.org/.January 24--Hotel room block endsJanuary 27--All policy amendments due in electronic format. The Policy Amendment Form is available on NASDA's website.

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• Newsletter Date: 01/06/2006 NASDA News January 6, 2006

  A publication of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture January 20--Early bird registration fee ends. Registration materials are available at http://www.nasda.org/.January 24--Hotel room block endsJanuary 27--All policy amendments due in electronic formatFeb. 3--All registrations and sponsorship forms dueFeb. 7--All amendments, committee agendas and any farm bill documents will be on the website (members only). A notice to members and registered state staff that documents are on the web along with the meeting notice will be sent. Feb. 16-20--Midyear meeting

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