NASDA Praises House Agriculture Committee's Farm Bill Proposal

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO calls for bipartisanship in passing new legislation.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has commended U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney praised the committee's progress and reiterated the organization's commitment to advocating for a bipartisan farm bill that will support the food, fiber, and fuel sectors of American agriculture.

Why it matters

The farm bill is a critical piece of legislation that provides funding and policy direction for the U.S. agriculture industry, which accounts for roughly one-fifth of the country's economic activity and supports nearly 23 million jobs. NASDA's support for a bipartisan approach signals the importance of finding common ground to pass the new farm bill.

The details

In his statement, NASDA CEO Ted McKinney praised Chairman Thompson for beginning the process of finalizing the Farm Bill 2.0 and said the organization remains committed to advocating for a bipartisan bill that will advance the food, fiber, and fuel provided by American agriculture.

  • The House Agriculture Committee is set to begin debating the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 next week.

The players

Ted McKinney

CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).

Glenn 'GT' Thompson

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman, who released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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What they’re saying

“NASDA applauds Chairman Thompson for beginning the process of finalizing the Farm Bill 2.0. With the release of the legislative text, NASDA remains committed to advocating for a bipartisan farm bill that will advance the food, fiber and fuel provided by American agriculture.”

— Ted McKinney, CEO, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

What’s next

The House Agriculture Committee is set to begin debating the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 next week.

The takeaway

NASDA's support for a bipartisan approach to the new farm bill highlights the importance of finding common ground to pass legislation that supports the critical food, fiber, and fuel sectors of American agriculture.