…by prospective borrowers looking to develop projects through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and the State Infrastructure Financing Authority WIFIA (SWIFIA) program. A total of $5.5…
New Bioproduct Pilot Program Accepting Grant Applications
…under the program, which will be evenly divided between fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Funding support for the new initiative is being made possible through the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…that existing water protocols and infrastructure already fall short of meeting water needs. Failure to establish a clear target for addressing surface water supplies moving forward will have significant consequences,…
NRCS, USACE Renew Partnership
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announce the renewal of their partnership focused on infrastructure projects…
USDA Seeks Proposals for Joint Chiefs’ Landscape Restoration Partnership
…a proven record of success, as further reflected in the program’s inclusion in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” Landscape restoration project proposals are due by Aug. 5, this year, for the…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…back private lenders that invest in independently owned food processing, distribution and aggregation infrastructure, and other projects along the middle of the supply chain. Independently owned and available infrastructure such…
Cybersecurity on the Farm
…maybe it’s a little bit easier target in some spaces,” he said. “It’s critical infrastructure and obviously when you can impact food chain that gets people’s attention very quickly.” Hanson…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…Infrastructure and Energy Efficiency Improvements USDA is investing $787 million in renewable energy infrastructure in 36 states to help agricultural producers, rural small business owners and residents lower energy costs…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…model will stall important environmental projects, delay critical infrastructure improvements, and impede progress made as part of ongoing NEPA processes.” The White House has noted that CEQ will continue developing…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…in 132 infrastructure projects in 31 states, including rehabilitating dams, flood prevention, and watershed restoration projects. Today’s investments are funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and build on a…
A-PLUS Act to Further Increase Meat Processing Capacity
…due to a lack of meat processing infrastructure in the state,” California Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Billy Gatlin said in a press release. “Ranchers applaud Congressman Panetta for working…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…nutrition assistance programs 4. Increase USDA infrastructure investments that benefit underserved communities 5. Advance equity in federal procurement 6. Uphold Federal trust and treaty Responsibilities to Indian Tribes 7. Institutionalize an unwavering commitment to…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…same time, promising innovations, creative partnerships, holistic One Water solutions, and unprecedented opportunities to invest in clean and safe water through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have the potential to rapidly…
DWR Making Investments in Much-Needed Canal Repairs
…experienced. The latest drought conditions have exacerbated the need to strengthen existing water infrastructure. DWR has released $29.8 million in funding to the Friant Water Authority (FWA) as part of…