After debate and a failed amendment to cut commercial rates, the DeKalb County Council approved an amendment that reduces the wheel tax for farm implements, semis and trailers to $15 while retaining proposed rates for most vehicles and the excise tax level.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a letter asking Governor Newsom and state legislative leaders to fix a recent rule that board members and local herders say creates a large pay disparity between sheep and goat herders and risks closing goat-herding operations used for wildfire fuel reduction.

Farmers voice economic distress and advocate for environmental justice in rural energy development.

Montana's HB 430 eliminates the regulations surrounding county-owned scales.

SB 917 would remove an 'estate grown' requirement for wines sold at farmers markets so small wineries that source grapes from other growers can participate; family winemakers and grape-grower groups testified in support citing economic pressure and parity with brewery permits.

Maryland enforces warranty protections for consumers purchasing agricultural equipment.