Ag Report: March Recap, Legislative Updates, Upcoming Events and More

Today on Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole recaps a busy March for Arizona Farm Bureau, highlighting key events like the record-breaking Strikeout Hunger food drive at Surprise Stadium, Pi Day outreach at the capitol by the Women’s Leadership Committee, an agribusiness roundtable hosted by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, and Ag Fest with legislators.It also invites listeners to the Maricopa County Farm Bureau Farm City Breakfast happening March 23 in Mesa, March 24 in Buckeye, and March 25 in Phoenix, with RSVP details at maricopacountyfb.org/events.On the legislative side, it covers progress on several bills, including HB 2150 and SB 1336 (State Land Department continuation), SB 1677 (salt cedar mitigation funding), and HB 4115 (paid circulator requirements). Additional updates include committee movement on groundwater studies, livestock compensation funding, and support for delisting the Mexican gray wolf.At the federal level, it highlights key farm bill amendments related to energy programs, crop insurance, conservation efforts, dairy eligibility, beginning farmer support, and water policy.Learn more and RSVP for events at https://www.maricopacountyfb.org/