…now freely available to farmers, engineers, environmental consultants and others interested in designing on-farm systems to remove phosphorus from field runoff or subsurface drainage. Available on the Internet, the modules…
Funding Available for Rural Broadband
…work with experienced, trusted broadband providers. I think those are the three keys to making this money go a long way,” he said. Rural residents without access to high-speed broadband…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…support for some of this legislation right now,” he said. “When storms hit, what are the first things that go out? Power and internet. Then where do you obtain your…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-23-23
…CREP value for western producers, the tentative schedule for GSA probationary hearings, and comments from the hearing on broadband. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…“Internet service matters. Affordability matters. America’s electric cooperatives serve 92% of the persistent poverty counties in America. So, investments in broadband for these counties that have persistent poverty, it’s an…
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…is taking to prevent this from happening in future vehicle models. “AM radio has extensive geographic reach, including areas where there’s little cell service or broadband internet access,” they say…
USDA Makes $20 Million Available to Improve Rural Broadband Services
The new Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides support to bolster rural broadband services. A total of $20 million is being invested in…
Ford Phasing Out AM Radios Globally
…another profound challenge to AM radio. “It’s unfortunate that the assumption is made that internet streaming of stations will be a suitable substitute in remote Canadian areas,” the group says….
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty…
Groups Speaking Up on Barriers to Rural Broadband Expansion
Taking on barriers to rural broadband expansion – that’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Rural lawmakers are ramping up congressional oversight of federal broadband expansion efforts. In response,…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…historic pieces of legislation: the bipartisan Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act which included more than 2.9 billion dollars for USDA’s rural broadband programs, water storage, and a new Bioproduct Pilot…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…is. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how the results of the Census Agriculture guide decisions about the farm bill, agricultural research, new technology development as well as broadband expansion. It’s…
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
…bridges, broadband, and energy – supports good-paying jobs and keeps the United States poised to lead the global economy,” he said. The loans include $613 million to help rural utilities…