…with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To…
Agri View: America’s Roads Falling Apart
Everett Griner talks about America’s roads falling apart in today’s Agri View. America’s Roads Falling Apart The issue of our nation’s infrastructure falling apart goes back to the first Bush…
USDA Partners to Improve Community Infrastructure for 1.1 Million Rural Americans
…community infrastructure and facilities in 27 states. “Infrastructure is a foundation for quality of life and economic opportunity in small towns across our country,” Hazlett said. “Under the leadership of…
USDA Invests in $650,000 in Local Watershed Project to Protect Communities and Vital Infrastructure
USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $650,000 in a new California project that aims to develop a watershed work plan in the Lower Deer Creek Watershed in Tulare…
USDA Launches Interactive Data Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the Opioid Crisis
…exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
…fire,” noting the record-setting fires throughout the state which also caused significant damage to water infrastructure. California was fortunate enough to have infrequent periods of significant rainfall despite overall conditions…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…agricultural research and education programs, inform farm programs, boost rural infrastructure, determine disaster relief needs, and more. * NASS updated its procedures in how forms returned that were determined to…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…country to hear from industry and producers directly. USDA recognizes that some sectors of the livestock industry have already invested a lot of infrastructure into developing their traceability programs. These…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing $392 million (PDF, 238 KB) to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view…
Kansas Cattle Traceability Project Moving Forward
The Kansas-based Cattle Trace pilot project is on track to begin testing a purpose-built infrastructure for cattle disease traceability by this fall. Traceability is a top priority for the cattle…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
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USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…build critical infrastructure. They also will incorporate modern lending practices, accelerate the loan approval processes and increase the amount of capital available in rural communities. The programs are the Community…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…in decades in the Los Padres National Forest. There is also an effort to reopen portions of public lands for livestock grazing, as well as solar and broadband infrastructure development….