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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.
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The Irrigation Association gathered leaders from around the country for the 2023 IA Fly-In, ad advocacy event held March 28-29.
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The Irrigation Association co-sponsored a side event with other organizations at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference.
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The Biden administration’s rule regarding the Waters of the United States went into effect March 20 in 48 states.
Silicon-Valley-Bank-failure-could-affect-irrigation-startups
The early March failure of Silicon Valley Bank could have an impact on irrigation technology and innovation, especially startups.  
The Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.
The United States Department of Agriculture appointed its first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer.
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a joint resolution to overturn the final Waters of the United States rule.