…workers and enhancing food processing and market infrastructure. The legislation includes $477 million for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Funding would support grants for farmers and ranchers…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…the National Water Resources Association. The infrastructure package includes several provisions important to agriculture and rural America. Along with investments in transportation infrastructure, the plan includes funding for agricultural research…
American Jobs Plan to Improve Broadband and Water Infrastructure
President Joe Biden recently unveiled the American Jobs Plan to address critical infrastructure needs. The plan calls for $2.25 trillion in investment over eight years. Improvements would be made to…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…initiatives, and address groundwater sustainability. Additionally, the bond legislation calls for $750 million for investments in infrastructure aimed at combatting hunger. The approach seeks to improve food access through a…
USDA to Provide $75 Million for Alternative Practices for Conservation
…are also being encouraged. Some of the project types that may be suitable include those incorporating innovative approaches to leverage federal support in conservation. Projects for significant infrastructure investment to…
Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
…infrastructure in the development of any infrastructure proposal. Biden is expected to present an infrastructure proposal to Congress later this year. Several of the letter signatories have pointed out the…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…immediately reengaging on negotiations of the voluntary agreements and supporting critical water infrastructure investments to help ensure we can continue managing water efficiently, even as we face the consequences of…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. The Responsible, No-Cost Extension of Western Water Infrastructure Improvements…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…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…