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In this edition of Arizona Agriculture Connection, it is announced that the Arizona legislature has passed a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2026. Key components include funding for water security, the Yuma Center for Excellence in Desert Agriculture, and wildfire management. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks feedback on New World Screwworm Management through virtual learning sessions. Maricopa County's policy development meetings are concluded, and the annual business meeting is scheduled for August 13th. The American Farm Bureau's annual 4th of July market basket survey reports an average cost of $7.09 per person for a cookout, highlighting continued high grocery prices and the fact that farmers receive only 15% of the retail dollar. The Maricopa County Farm Bureau wishes everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.

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