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‘You Can’t Make Water:' Farmers Weigh In On Federal Government’s Colorado River Plan
The Bureau of Reclamation released its final environmental impact statement for the river system that irrigates 5.5 million acres. Yuma County, Ariz., farmer John Boelts is concerned about water supply reductions in 2027 and beyond.
August 11, 2026 03:00 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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Boozman: A Make-Or-Break Mark Up For a 5-year Farm Bill
Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says if the bill is not passed out of committee on Thursday, it would be “very, very difficult” to get a Farm Bill passed this year. The chairman says the SNAP state cost share delays will be a hang-up for some Democrats.
August 04, 2026 11:18 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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Is 2026 the Right Year to Pass an Ag Labor Bill? GT Thompson Thinks So
With 400 groups in lockstep, Chairman G.T. Thompson’s labor bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee. The goal: Open year-round H-2A access for the first time since the program’s creation in 1986 and cap mandatory wage hikes.
July 07, 2026 11:18 AM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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House Ag Committee Chairman Says Farm Bill Pesticide Provisions Could Cause Concern in the Senate
After passing the House 224-200, the farm bill is headed to the Senate, where SNAP funding could be another problematic topic.
May 08, 2026 01:50 PM
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Haley Bickelhaupt
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How One Kansas Family is Cultivating a New Legacy by Diversifying their Farm
By diversifying into specialty crops and direct-to-consumer sales, the Thomas family is connecting the next generation to the soil and their community.
April 07, 2026 09:30 AM
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Haley Bickelhaupt