Here is the Far West 2024 Legislative Report. This end-of-session report outlines the critical legislative efforts we engaged in each state and the outcomes of key bills. It then gives you an insight into what to expect next year in each state. As you read this, you will see why we are proud of the efforts of our team and why membership in Far West is so important to our industry.
Category Archives: Congress/National
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Apr
Apr
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has notified U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Nez Perce Tribal Chairman Shannon Wheeler that the State of Idaho considers the U.S. Government and the Nez Perce tribe in breach of the 2004 Nez Perce Water Rights Settlement Agreement and the 2004 Snake River Water Rights Agreement.
Today, April 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its next steps to protect people from the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, or Dacthal). EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will be pursuing action to address the serious, permanent, and irreversible health risks associated with the pesticide as quickly as possible.
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Aug
Aug
In response to state attempts to hijack FIFRA labeling and registration requirements, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has introduced H.R. 4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act.
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Aug
Aug
House Agriculture chairman Glenn Thompson announced that he believes the lifespan of the 2018 Farm bill will have to be extend temporarily because Congress will miss the September 30 deadline for reauthorization.
