…state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view…
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
…rebuild and modernize our nation’s infrastructure, including broadband technology in rural areas. “Farm Bureau also appreciates President Trump’s message of optimism and unity. The bipartisan passage of the farm bill…
Looking at the Water Year Ahead
…snowpack, as the state experienced several early winter storms that brought record levels of rain in some areas. Legislative and infrastructure improvements will also begin to materialize. There is hope…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…use. Continuity and maintenance of some research measurements and research-related infrastructure, such as germplasm, seed storage, and greenhouses. Care for animals, plants and associated infrastructure to preserve agricultural research and…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…the Labor Force Population. Logistics / IT Infrastructure: Subcategory examples include Lodging Availability, Proximity to Stakeholders, and Travel Time to / from DC. Questions regarding the USDA site selection process…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…improved high-speed e-Connectivity for more than 45,000 rural homes and businesses, modernized rural electric infrastructure for more than 7 million customers, invested in new and improved water and wastewater infrastructure…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…for infrastructure investments and operating expenses over a period of 20 years. “The pilots chosen will provide us with valuable information about the interconnection process and hopefully facilitate other biomethane…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Former Secretaries of Agriculture at USDA
…several issues including trade, wildfires, agriculture research, infrastructure, cell-based meat, and rural prosperity. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Source: USDA Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
USDA Launches New Program to Create High-Speed Internet e-Connectivity in Rural America
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering up to $600 million in loans and grants to help build broadband infrastructure in rural…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…toxic to humans and some animals and may cause allergic skin reactions. If you leave English ivy on buildings or other infrastructure, it can cause serious damage. Look for plenty…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…Infrastructure Read the full release from usda. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $449 million to help build…
California Economic Summit Looks to Elevate Rural California
…a goal of addressing three specific areas over the next few years. “Water infrastructure, biomass, high-value biomass opportunities I want to qualify that strongly, and then the broadband, particularly rural…
Hemp Production Regulations Gearing Up for New Year
Infrastructure for industrial hemp production is on its way. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has officially announced proposed regulations for a new industrial hemp industry that can form…
USDA Partners with Communities to Bring High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure to Rural Areas
More than 27,000 Businesses and Residents to Get Improved e-Connectivity Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing in infrastructure projects in a dozen…