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Cal. Groundwater Recharge Study & Senate Passes WOTUS Disapproval
The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval that overturns the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States Rule by a 53-43 vote.
Ag Retail Outlook Good and Right-To-Repair Legislation
A group of state attorneys generals recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics.
WOTUS Suits and New Farm Bill Important to Americans
Amid growing concerns over the EPA’s latest “waters of the U.S.”, the American Farm Bureau filed suit, arguing the new WOTUS rule creates confusing standards for “navigable waters” under the Clean Water Act that can impact routine farming.
EPA Spray Drift Assessment and Agricultural Lending Increases
The EPA has released updated risk assessments for spray drift from four organophosphate pesticides. Despite numerous headwinds in 2022, agricultural lending by U.S. farm banks increased 8.1% in 2022.
AM Radio in Electric Vehicles and U.S. Beef Exports Hit All-Time High
Global beef exports have hit an all-time record for volume and value, adding more value to U.S. beef cattle and providing markets for products not currently used in this country.
Cal Water Supply Benefits from Storms & Formal Ed. in Rural USA
Formal educational in rural America has grown, but still lags behind urban areas. USDA’s Economic Research Service data shows the share of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher increased in rural areas from 15 to 21 percent.
New WOTUS Goes into Effect and AFBF Urges AEWR Changes
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges Congress to pass legislation to freeze the flawed 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate, or AEWR
Flooding in California Crops and USDA Wildfire Investment
Widespread flooding from continuing storms have caused extensive damage for California agriculture, with more storms expected this month.
Colorado River Water Challenges and Precision Agriculture
The Colorado River crisis is challenging farmers in California’s Imperial Valley, the irrigated desert region that produces the lion’s share of America’s winter vegetables.
Corn Growers Applaud E15 Legislation & Mexico’s USA Label Concerns
Mexico’s Agriculture Ministry has voiced concerns about the proposed voluntary “Product of USA” label effort.