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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.
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The 6-3 ruling concluded that the judiciary alone holds the authority to interpret ambiguous federal laws.
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NASS appointed Joseph Parsons as its new administrator effective June 16. This appointment comes after the retirement of Hubert Hamer. 
The planning process for the 2023 Farm Bill has started, outlining the next five years’ spending for national conservation and farm programs.
Achieving a bipartisan agreement is essential as the 2024 Farm Bill faces significant legislative hurdles.
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While federal regulations regarding working in extreme heat are in the works, some states have already taken action.