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November 13, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the U.S.
In a letter addressed to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a coalition of associations urges a one-year postponement of the Act’s requirements, citing concerns over...
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Exhibitors and attendees can go online to register and book housing for the 2024 Irrigation Show and Education Week, Nov. 4-7, in Long Beach.
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Smart Irrigation Month is a month to celebrate achievements, encourage industry engagement and look forward.
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While there is hope for a bill to be finalized after the elections in a lame duck session, a 2025 Farm Bill is likely.
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As policymakers plot the path forward for the 2024 Farm Bill, the stakes are high for farmers, consumers and the agricultural industry.
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One such committee change will come from the Senate ag committee since Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, is retiring. 
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The move is part of an unprecedented agreement that will reduce water flow to hundreds of farm fields for up to 60 days this year.
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Employers must ensure that their WVPP includes procedures for identifying and correcting workplace violence hazards.
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Farm bill faces scrutiny after the CBO released its cost estimate, projecting the proposed legislation could increase the deficit by billions.
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The letter argues that this provision would force contractors to disclose trade secrets and enforce pricing controls on repair materials.