August Ag Report: Sine Kerr on Lieutenant Governor Nomination, Local Arizona News and Farm Bill Updates

This episode congratulates Sine Kerr on her nomination to Biggs’ ticket for Arizona’s inaugural lieutenant governor position, noting her long-time support of agriculture, current role as director of the Arizona Farm Service Agency, and Farm Bureau leadership training that helped her move from the dairy farm to the Arizona Senate. Federally, the farm bill stalled in the Senate Ag Committee on a 10–11 vote. The bill will be up for continued discussion and a possible revote in September, with major disagreement over timing for state SNAP cost-share responsibility (Republicans favor one year, Democrats two) and Senator Mitch McConnell absent, leaving an 11–11 split. If advanced, the Senate bill must be reconciled with the House bill, and the current extension expires September 30. Locally, primary elections set the November 3 ballot; voter registration deadline is October 5.As always get the latest updates on news and events at https://www.maricopacountyfb.org/