Arizona Ag Report: Legislative Developments and Deadlines for the USDA Assistance Programs

In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, the host highlights upcoming summer events and policy development meetings in June. The governor has halted new legislation until a solution for funding the Developmental Disabilities Program is agreed upon, leading to an extended legislative session. Five rural water bills were vetoed by the governor. The USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance program is now accepting applications to aid farmers affected by declining commodity prices and rising input costs, with a deadline of August 15th. The episode also mentions an upcoming special guest feature focusing on agricultural careers.