The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Tuesday. A total of $1.2 trillion will be invested in projects to improve transportation infrastructure, broadband access, the…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Senate passing the bipartisan infrastructure package, research to…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…continuing to work with you on infrastructure legislation. We are enthusiastic for the unique opportunity to help farmers and ranchers augment their ongoing environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.” Other signatories…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
The U.S. Senate will begin working on a bipartisan infrastructure deal after a vote of 67-32 in favor of debating the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated that…
Moving Production to Mexico Is Not As Easy As Often Assumed
…you’re dealing with government issues, or cartel issues, or truck strikes, or whatever else it is down there. It’s not an easy place to do business. Building infrastructure in Mexico…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…exposure has become even more of an issue for producers in recent years, with record-setting wildfires occurring more frequently. The Energy Infrastructure Act recently passed by the Senate Energy and…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…provisions of the Energy Infrastructure Act include support for addressing water infrastructure and improving storage and conveyance. A total of $3.2 billion would be authorized to enhance aging infrastructure, including…
Improving Rural Broadband Access with Interagency Agreement
…communities and our state, Tribal, and federal partners in building ‘future proof’ broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas so that we finally reach 100 percent high-speed broadband coverage across…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
…Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to benefit farmers and ranchers. According to CFBF, the legislation would authorize the California FAIR Plan to expand coverage eligibility to agricultural infrastructure. County Farm Bureaus…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act would be extended under the legislation. The bill seeks to codify the biological opinions released in 2019 which govern the operation…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…and National Farmers Union provided input on areas of potential improvement. Some of the recommendations made ranged from investing in critical infrastructure to resolving harmful trade disagreements. “There is no…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
…facilities? And if so, under what conditions, and where would they best fit in the current management and infrastructure schemes?’” Clark explained. “So that’s why we’re trying to get more…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…expand, raising serious questions about the viability of our nation’s water infrastructure. The impact from our failure to address aging water infrastructure, as well as investing in new infrastructure, has…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…in the U.S. In response to the major disruptions created by COVID-19, investments will also be made in food system infrastructure to provide more flexibility. USDA will also work to…