Government/Policy Archives

Government/Policy

New WOTUS rule active in 48 states

March 24, 2023

The Biden administration’s rule regarding the Waters of the United States went into effect March 20 in 48 states.

Government/Policy

Silicon Valley Bank failure could affect irrigation startups

March 17, 2023

The early March failure of Silicon Valley Bank could have an impact on irrigation technology and innovation, especially startups.

Economy Government/Policy

The Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

USDA appoints first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer

March 10, 2023

The United States Department of Agriculture appointed its first permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer.

Government/Policy

Biden administration WOTUS rule faces opposition

March 3, 2023

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a joint resolution to overturn the final Waters of the United States rule.

Government/Policy Sustainability

NACD opens application period for UAC grants

February 14, 2023

NACD opened the application period for its 2023 Urban and Community Conservation grant initiative in January.

Water Government/Policy

The year ahead for irrigation & agriculture

February 13, 2023

Feature

Uncertainty in key global markets for U.S. ag exports like Mexico and China, and drought in many parts of the country all represent challenges for...

Government/Policy Water

NASDA sets federal policy focus for 2023

January 23, 2023

Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture selected seven issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2023.

Government/Policy

Agriculture Secretary makes statement on omnibus appropriations bill

January 17, 2023

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a statement after the passage of the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.

Government/Policy

DHS issues temporary final rule for H2B visas

January 16, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor issued a temporary final rule that makes available additional H-2B visas.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Industry associations publish letter supporting NSBA v. Janet Yellen

January 6, 2023

A group of associations has signed on to a letter supporting efforts to overturn some requirements by the Treasury Department’s FinCen.

Government/Policy

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