…agency will continue streamlining its internal processes to make environmental analysis more efficient and timber sale contracts more flexible. The Omnibus Bill also includes a long-term “fire funding fix,” starting…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…is the first time we’ve had this kind of public investment to help make it happen,” Ross noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
…made the announcement in Louisiana, which is receiving funding for five projects. USDA is providing the funding through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. It can be…
National FFA Organization Names VIP Recipients
…individuals’ significant contributions to FFA and agricultural education. Those individuals receiving this distinction include Jim Aschwanden of Galt, Calif.; Greg Beard of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Michael Kent Boggs of…
USDA Announces Further Reorganization
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday announced it would move some jobs out of Washington, D.C. under a realignment plan. The agency says the moves are intended to “improve customer…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
Projects Will Provide Improved Electric Reliability Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $345.5 million in 20 infrastructure projects (PDF, 121 KB) to…
NRCS Partners in California Receive $1.3 Million for Conservation Innovations
The funding is split between two state-specific projects and a national project that includes California Two California organizations, and one national organization, have been selected to receive a combined $1.3…
USDA Invests in Healthy Food Options for Low-Income Families
To help improve the consumption rate of healthy food options by low-income families, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a series…
Senate Approves Ag Appropriations Bill
…pass a bill that funds the Agriculture Department and related agencies, and other federal agencies such as Transportation, Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency. Senate leadership is hopeful to pass…
NACD Sends Letter to Farm Bill Conference Committee
…the organization’s legislative priorities for the 2018 Farm Bill. NACD supports a final bill that includes level funding for the Conservation Title, retains the current conservation delivery system within the…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…speeds of broadband service provided to rural households. Best leading indicators of the potential project benefits for rural industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, e-commerce, transportation, health care and education, using…
USDA Invests in Projects to Spur Innovation in Grazing Lands, Organic Systems and Soil Health
…leverage the federal investment by providing a match or cost share that is at least equal to the amount of federal funding requested. This year’s projects focus on three priorities:…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…will receive $280 million to use with the South County Ag Program to treat recycled wastewater and provide it to farmers in Sacramento County. The Inland Empire Utilities Agency will…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…tariff-assistance package by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “Because our state leads the nation in agricultural exports, California has a lot at stake in assuring fair trade of farm products,”…