…address water infrastructure needs, a report on recent ACP quarantine zones and a letter to USDA’s Ag Secretary Perdue regarding the dairy industry. You’ll also hear a full interview with…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “As Congress is debating an infrastructure package, we wanted to make absolutely sure that water supplies and the need to enhance water supply, water projects, water…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-26-19
…ag organizations across more than a dozen western states reached out to Congress regarding the need for water infrastructure, and you’ll also get a report detailing which state water project…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…money for other purposes have failed, but the continual problems with the project and increasing need to address California’s water infrastructure issues may garner adequate support for the legislation. Assembly…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $16 million to California as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat…
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
…provide the most comprehensive list of financial services to the agricultural industry. “We are a major part of the ag finance infrastructure in the country and we partner with ag…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…patterns are cyclical. Without investments in our water infrastructure as well as changes to the way the system is operated, it will be economically devastating to the Valley to make…
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
…as the operator of this complex and important infrastructure dictates we act conservatively at this time of year,” Reclamation’s Mid-Pacific Region Director Ernest Conant said in the allocation announcement. “In…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
…business partner to the private sector in deploying broadband infrastructure. The American Broadband Initiative also reaffirms this Administration’s commitment to reducing regulatory barriers and improving the quality of life for…
USDA Launches High-Speed Broadband e-Connectivity Resource Guide
…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…