July Ag Report: Fourth of July Food Statistics, Final Legislative Updates and More!

The episode recaps Arizona’s 57th Legislature ending sine die on June 13 at 4:45 AM, noting Arizona Farm Bureau tracked over 200 bills. Laws signed include SB 1198 (Arizona Beef Council and Veterinary Medical Examining Board), SB 1335 (Groundwater Savings Credits), SB 1336 (State Land Department continuation and oversight), HB 2104 (Agricultural Property Classification and Inspection), and HB 2105 (Notice of Agricultural Property Inspections), with input from Maricopa County members. Governor Hobbs vetoed several measures, including bills on assured water supply, groundwater programs, water districts, agricultural real property, and Mexican gray wolf federal nullification. Lawmakers passed a balanced $18.3B budget, up 3.1% ($540M), emphasizing tax relief aligned with the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for $1.4B in relief and a three-year moratorium on new data center sales tax exemptions. Agriculture-related cuts included eliminating funding for the University of Arizona’s Natural Resource Users Law and Policy Center, while avian influenza funds may now address New World screw worm response. The American Farm Bureau Market Basket survey estimates a July 4 cookout at $7.38 per person nationally (up 4% or $2.90), about $8 in western states, slightly down from last year.To see upcoming events and to get involved visit: https://www.maricopacountyfb.org/00:00 July Ag Report Kickoff00:09 Legislature Wrap Up00:37 Bills Signed Into Law01:19 Vetoes And Water Bills01:49 Budget And Tax Relief02:27 Ag Budget Impacts02:51 Fourth Of July Market Update