Aizona Ag Report: Update on Federal Funding, New World Screw Worm and Local Arizona Agriculture News

This week's edition of Arizona Agriculture Connection covers major agricultural news. The US Department of Agriculture announces a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program targeting row crops and specialty crops to aid farmers facing financial challenges. Key deadlines and details for Arizona producers are highlighted. Additionally, the Arizona Department of Water Resources is evaluating the Reneger Plain groundwater basin for stricter irrigation regulations, with a public hearing scheduled. The USDA confirms a new detection of the destructive New World Screwworm in northern Mexico, urging Arizona livestock producers to be vigilant. The Governor's Regulatory Review Council extends the deadline for cage-free egg production requirements to January 1, 2032, due to avian influenza impacts. Lastly, the USDA is seeking producer input through virtual roundtables on various regulatory issues. For more details, visit the Maricopa County Farm Bureau website.