…goals. Actions will be taking to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect climate research, and improve renewable energy infrastructure. One of the executive orders commits to the 30…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
…sustainable practices. “The budget capitalizes the Climate Catalyst Fund with core funding to support climate smart agriculture, market-based forest management investments, and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure,” said Kate Gordon, Director of…
RCPP Final Rule Incorporates Feedback from Industry Stakeholders
…to achieve. The list of infrastructure types considered for Alternative Funding Arrangements has been removed in the interest of clarity. Comments on the interim rule were received by more than…
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
…to assist with pest prevention. A large group of agricultural organizations and water districts are calling for more federal support to address water infrastructure. The week’s major headlines can be…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag and water groups seeking water infrastructure funding from…
Industry Groups Urge New Administration to Address Water Infrastructure
…water infrastructure is more than 50 years old and is in dire need of upgrades. “While many think of infrastructure in terms of highways, bridges and other transportation facilities, there…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
Throughout 2020 there was considerable investment made in rural communities to help bolster their local economies. Investments were made in areas of water infrastructure, high-speed broadband, and business development. The…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…identify important infrastructure investments, drive updates to state freight plans and long-range transportation plans, inform policy discussions, and help identify priorities for future research,” said Ibach. About the Author Brian…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…in support for the agriculture sector. Another $13 billion will be used to support nutrition programs and $7 billion will go towards broadband infrastructure. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…also be used to support building community resilience through improving infrastructure. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
…infrastructure such as road, trails, campgrounds, and other facilities in national forests. The updated regulations were published last week in the Federal Register and are set to take effect immediately….
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…storage infrastructure has been built in the state. During that same time period, California’s population has nearly doubled. “President Trump has made investing in our existing infrastructure a top priority….
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…at an average of one inch every month for the past six years. “Since day one, the Trump Administration directed Reclamation to modernize infrastructure to ensure water reliability for California’s…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…of a large renewable energy infrastructure may not work for their farms.” A total of 12 DDRDP projects and 13 AMMP projects were selected for funding support. The projects are…