…consider broadband coverage data when making funding decisions. The agreement is expected to provide a more structured implementation of action for improving broadband access. “Access to reliable, affordable high-speed broadband…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…and Commodity Futures Trading Commission would boost spending by more than 10 percent. A total of $26.6 billion in funding has been proposed in the bill. Rural broadband, nutrition and…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…build out rural broadband infrastructure. The investment will expand on the $100 billion in funding included in the American Jobs Plan. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…ever before,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “This is our moment to solve big challenges by acting boldly—to close the broadband gap facing rural America; to…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…management and further development of climate-smart technologies. The American Jobs Plan also seeks to provide 100 percent broadband coverage to rural areas and make improvements to water infrastructure. Research and…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
…than 35 percent of rural Americans lack access to quality broadband services. The American Jobs Plan aims to provide affordable broadband coverage to all of rural America. Funding will be…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…Grown’s YouTube Channel. The show is sponsored by multiple Central Valley companies including James G Parker Insurance Associates, Gar Bennett, Golden State FarmCredit, Brandt, Unwired Broadband, Hodges Electric, and Valley…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is encouraging President Joe Biden to make rural broadband infrastructure a priority moving forward. Members of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus sent a letter detailing…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…January, which should warrant a CFAP application extension. “In mid-February farmers and ranchers in many portions of the country experienced hazardous travel conditions, power outages and broadband disruptions that not…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
A report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) details the impact that broadband internet has on agricultural production. In a paper titled “Impact of Broadband Penetration on U.S. Farm Productivity”…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural communities to help bolster their local economies. Investments were made in areas of water infrastructure, high-speed broadband, and business development. The…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…in support for the agriculture sector. Another $13 billion will be used to support nutrition programs and $7 billion will go towards broadband infrastructure. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of access to rural broadband, the support…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be making significant investments in rural broadband projects in the coming years. FCC recently announced that $9.2 billion in awards will be dispersed as…