Multiple dairy biomethane projects were recently awarded funding by members of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and the California Department of Food and…
Farm Bureau: USDA Broadband Program Will Boost Rural Economy
…and Robert Aderholt for funding the program. Their leadership is bringing rural Americans one step closer to high-speed communications equality with the rest of the nation.” Source: American Farm Bureau…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
…America. Telecommunications companies, rural electric cooperatives and utilities, internet service providers and municipalities may apply for funding through USDA’s new ReConnect Program to connect rural areas that currently have insufficient…
NCBA to Congress: Vote “Yes” to Get 2018 Farm Bill Across the Finish Line
…bank will provide critical protection to rural economies, and we look forward to working with Secretary Perdue and Congress to address future funding needs. ”We ask Members of Congress to vote…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…Farm Bill which dedicated research funding for citrus. “The trust fund language is a significant win for U.S. citrus growers,” says CCM President Joel Nelsen. “It’s critical for the future…
Agreement Reached in Principle on 2018 Farm Bill
…continuing threat of a partial government shutdown over border wall funding. Source: House Committee on Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…the Sacramento Valley area and increase the reliability of the California water supply. It was made possible through USDA’s Community Facilities direct loan program. USDA Announces Funding for CA Water…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…from the program and would also expand the program’s reach without requiring additional funding. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…to more efficiently conduct bird surveys in the San Bernardino Mountains. Having previously secured funding to assist landowners in thinning forests, the group worked with biologists to better survey birds…
Farm Bill’s Future Unknown as Congress Reshuffles After Election
…a mission of funding the government past December 7 and addressing any pending appointments. With less than 20 legislative days left in the calendar year, reconciling the House and Senate…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…claims and fund an aggressive outreach and education program on the benefits of crop insurance coverage. Provide $5.25 million of new funding to support intensive research on smoke exposure and…
Input Sought for Voluntary Organic Checkoff Program
…will include further research into soil health and climate change and funding more organic extension agents. OTA will also be joining the “It’s Not Complicated” campaign from Organic Voices to…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
…research and development agreement of some sort. The bill language hopes to encourage private-public partnerships and allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture to accept additional funding from other federal agencies,…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
…the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program. More than 4.5 million residents in 40 states and three territories will benefit from the funding. Below are summaries of some of…