California legislative committees are holding August 4 oversight hearings on electricity affordability and reliability, agricultural production, toxic-substance reform and telehealth outcomes.
Great Britain clarified that certain U.S. porcine offal products remain barred after Iowa’s disease case, while non-offal pork remains eligible.
AAA’s latest Yakima metro check shows regular gas easing daily but rising weekly, while diesel posts a larger weekly increase despite a daily drop.
China and the United States are consulting stakeholders on proposed tariff reductions covering about $30 billion in products per side, but no tariff schedule is final.
EU governments have approved faster CAP tools and €540 million in targeted aid, but national rules will determine when farmers receive support before 2027 planting decisions.
A proposed FTC order would give farmers and independent repair shops access to dealer-level John Deere repair tools for 10 years, pending court approval.
A peer-reviewed Utah study found potential digestion and crop pathways for Great Salt Lake dust, but no proof of unsafe food or documented illness.
Missouri producers affected by July flooding should report losses promptly. USDA programs may help, but deadlines, documentation and eligibility rules apply.
A $20.255 million federal BUILD grant, plus a $2 million Kansas investment, will support planned road improvements in Pawnee and Stafford counties. The work is outside Burdett city limits but could affect regional agricultural freight, commuting and emergency access.
Harford County has scheduled a public hearing for Case 6047 on August 19 concerning proposed firewood processing and distribution and construction services at 3740 Smith Road in Darlington. No approval has been granted.
Connecticut farmers with documented 2023 or 2024 weather losses should prepare records now for a state grant program expected to open its first application round in early fall.
A federal environmental review released July 31 outlines potential Colorado River reductions of up to 3 million acre-feet a year for Arizona, California and Nevada, but binding rules and Arizona’s exact share remain unresolved.
AAA’s Aug. 1 Salinas metro averages show regular gas rising to $5.778 and diesel easing to $6.834, with both still above week-ago levels.
Modesto CA – AAA’s Aug. 1 metro check shows regular gas nearly flat at $5.457 while diesel rises to $6.781, with both above month- and year-ago averages.
Hanford-Corcoran regular gas rose slightly to $5.49 while diesel eased to $6.60 in AAA’s latest check, with both fuels still well above last year.
AAA’s July 31 Salinas metro averages show regular gas at $5.763 and diesel at $6.840, with both fuels above their week-ago levels.
Duffield’s in Sewell will skip peach picking in summer 2026 and expects half its usual apple crop after the April freeze; eligible growers can seek USDA loans.
Utah’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner brings agricultural water-conservation experience to a statewide coordination role now drawing scrutiny over alfalfa and water use.
Incobrasa completed its Gilman expansion with a 170,000-square-foot plant, solar array, nearly doubled capacity and a 40-job commitment.
A July 24 Arizona Supreme Court ruling limits separate crop valuations for qualifying agricultural property, which could lower taxable values for some owners.
Texas’ screwworm response is still active, and Carrizo Springs ranchers and pet owners should watch wounds, movement rules, and reporting steps.
United States Breaking National Politics – The White House says the temporary move is meant to keep phosphate fertilizer available for U.S. farmers.
