In this episode of Arizona Agriculture Connection, Nicole covers all things Maricopa County News plus more, including how the Arizona Farm Bureau's annual meeting has resulted in the approval of a new policy book and the election of new board members, including Maricopa County's Shawn Wood as first vice president. Nationally, President Trump announced a trade deal with China involving US soybean purchases and tariff reductions. Congress extended the Farm Bill by one year, and visa processing has resumed during shutdowns. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is under consideration to reverse the USDA's milk restrictions in schools.

FSA offices have reopened, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture reported cases of vesicular stomatitis virus in Cochise County. Upcoming events include the Arizona Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers annual meeting and the founding of a collegiate chapter at Grand Canyon University.

To learn more, visit https://www.maricopacountyfb.org/.