Iowa bill shields Bayer: The Republican-controlled Iowa state Senate passed, 30-19, and sent to the House a bill that would shield Bayer from failure-to-warn lawsuits against its products as long as their labels complied with federal regulations. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)
USDA offers $1.5 billion for RCPP: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said $1.5 billion was available as the USDA’s share of funding for the public-private Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which coordinates soil and water stewardship projects across watersheds. (USDA)
CHS, Growmark end talks: After several weeks of discussions, agricultural suppliers CHS and Growmark announced that they will no longer pursue additional collaborations. (DTN/progressive Farmer)
Aderholt wants more time: Alabama Rep. Bob Aderholt, a potential candidate to chair the House Appropriations Committee, asked House Republican leaders to delay the scheduled April 9 vote for the position. Oklahoma’s Tom Cole, who chairs the Rules Committee, is the only announced candidate. (Roll Call)
California bill targets paraquat: A bill filed by Laura Friedman, a member of the state Assembly, would ban the use of the pesticide paraquat in California’s fields and orchards by January 2026. (Los Angeles Daily News)