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EQIP funding
This approach of including funding for ag-related programs in reconciliation bills means that the ag and irrigation industries should pay attention to what is in...
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The bill includes multiple IA-supported provisions in the areas of workforce development, capital investment and business tax relief.
Bonus depreciation
The current target for passing new tax legislation, which could include extending 100% bonus depreciation, is July 4, 2025.  
Fischer reintroduces precision ag package with bipartisan support
Senator Deb Fischer reintroduced a sweeping legislative package aimed at expanding the adoption of precision agriculture across the country.
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Federal funding uncertainty, trade policy shifts, and conservation program freezes create challenges for farmers making water management decisions amid a complex 2025 policy landscape.
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Despite changes in administration and Congress, the irrigation industry faces persistent challenges requiring continued advocacy to ensure sustainable water policy and economic stability.
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The IA has continued to engage with state legislative efforts and regulatory proceedings that would require all new irrigation controllers to be WaterSense labeled.
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A coalition of regional leaders across public, private and agricultural sectors is calling on the Washington State Legislature to approve $45 million in funding for...
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Construction on the London West Pond is slated to begin in 2026 with an estimated cost of $8.5 million.
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Bettencourt most recently served as the global director of government relations and external affairs for Netafim.