…required both government and industry to pull every lever and maximize the use of our existing infrastructure while simultaneously working to ensure that our supply chain is more resilient to…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…to lead a coalition of western agriculture and water entities seeking drought relief for western states. Collectively the coalition pushed for federal infrastructure legislation to fund $8 billion in repairs and investments in water…
VofV: How to Become an Agtech Impact Rainmaker
…water. How? Ethy Levy, founder of Bridge Hub and Impact Innovation Israel, reveals that collaboration is the key. Listen as she shares tips on adopting innovation, creating the right infrastructure…
USDA Launches Loan Guarantee Program to Create More Market Opportunities, Promote Competition and Strengthen America’s Food Supply Chain
…these loan guarantees will back private investment in processing and food supply infrastructure that will strengthen the food supply chain for the American people. USDA is making the funding available…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…enables us to move water during very wet conditions, which will be essential to adapting to more extreme weather. Restoring capacity in our existing infrastructure provides a critical link in…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn…
Waiver From Trucking Federal Rule Expanded
…and efficiently.” In August, the FMCSA extended the waiver to November 30. Further, a provision in the infrastructure bill recently signed into law expanded the miles agricultural truckers can drive…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn…
USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $1.15 Billion in Loans and Grants
…areas get access to high-speed internet. This announcement comes on the heels of the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides another nearly $2 billion in additional funding for the…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…infrastructure and increased vendor sales and on-farm revenue. The Western Treasure Valley Food Systems Partnership project, focusing on the Western Treasure Valley region that spans southeastern Oregon and western Idaho,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-17-21
…signing of the infrastructure package, and a report on the breakdown in voluntary agreement discussions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Infrastructure Legislation Signed by President Biden
President Joe Biden recently signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, garnering praise from a variety of agricultural groups. The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure legislation includes $550 billion in new…
Week in Review: Voluntary Agreement Talks Break Down, Ag Supports Infrastructure Bill
…U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 228 to 206. Several organizations representing the fresh produce industry in North America…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 11-12-21
…NRCS, and details on some of the climate-smart agriculture provisions in the new infrastructure bill. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen…