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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Michael and Chantell Sackett in the case of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency.
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The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee proposed a bill cutting USDA funding by more than $9 billion below 2023 levels.  
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The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Nathan Bowen has been promoted to advocacy and public affairs vice president.
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Colorado farmers and ranchers can now independently repair their equipment due to the Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act. 
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House Republicans narrowly passed H.R.2811, passing a debt ceiling bill to the Senate and setting up further potential government gridlock. 
Wheat grain spreads out over $100 bills.
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In mid-February, the IA had the opportunity to present some key priorities of the association regarding the farm bill in front of lawmakers.
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The House of Representatives failed to reach the 2/3 majority necessary to overturn President Biden’s veto of H.J.Res.27.
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Washington is the primary producer of fresh market apples in the U.S. with farm gate value of about $3 billion in 2021.
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Irrigation professionals from 10 states joined staff and board members from the Irrigation Association in late March for its 2023 fly-in.
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The Senate voted 53-43 to overturn the Biden administration's beleaguered Waters of the United States rule.