…make sure dogs are in good health when brought into the U.S. “Strengthening our animal health infrastructure by improving the country’s dog import standards is essential to maintaining public health,”…
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…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…better water forecasting and protecting overall water availability. NRCS will be implementing a variety of strategies to meet the challenges, including reducing surface water withdrawals, modernizing water infrastructure, and completing…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…infrastructure and critical technologies under the FARM Act. USDA and the Government Accountability Office would also report to Congress on current and potential foreign investments in the U.S. agricultural industry….
Another Record Year for American Dairy Exports
…in people, products and infrastructure specifically to serve the varying needs of consumers from Tokyo to Dubai to Lima.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
Putting billions into rural electric infrastructure. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize…
SWP Allocation Increased to 30 Percent After Weeks of Storms
…to modernize our existing water infrastructure for an era of intensified drought and flood. Given these dramatic swings, these storm flows are badly needed to refill groundwater basins and support…
Grant Money Available for Urban Ag
…farmers and communities. Projects may improve local food access, include collaboration with partner organizations, and support infrastructure needs, emerging technologies, and educational endeavors. You can find more information on the…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
Even as California receives massive amounts of rainfall, rural communities are still experiencing drought impacts. The Sites Reservoir Project has recently received an additional $80 million through the Water Infrastructure…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…water supply purposes at a time of abundant flows,” the letter states. “We need to develop our infrastructure to be prepared for when the next intense storm event comes.” About…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
The Sites Reservoir project has received additional funding support from the Bureau of Reclamation. Last week, the project received $80 million through the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…crop health. He also explained that due to SGMA and the current state of California’s government, it is unlikely that new water infrastructure will be built. That causes growers to…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
…not come with its own unique challenges. “I think the biggest issue that we have is infrastructure,” Wente said. “So, when you’re not close to home base and you need…