…exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view the Report to the…
Water Works: Water Year 2018 Well Below Average
…fire,” noting the record-setting fires throughout the state which also caused significant damage to water infrastructure. California was fortunate enough to have infrequent periods of significant rainfall despite overall conditions…
USDA-NASS Announces 2017 Census of Agriculture Response Rate, Data Release Details
…agricultural research and education programs, inform farm programs, boost rural infrastructure, determine disaster relief needs, and more. * NASS updated its procedures in how forms returned that were determined to…
USDA Outlines Next Steps for Advancing Animal Disease Traceability
…country to hear from industry and producers directly. USDA recognizes that some sectors of the livestock industry have already invested a lot of infrastructure into developing their traceability programs. These…
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing $392 million (PDF, 238 KB) to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in…
USDA Partners with Communities to Support Opioid Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Opportunities in Rural America
…advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force. To view the report in its entirety, please view…
Kansas Cattle Traceability Project Moving Forward
The Kansas-based Cattle Trace pilot project is on track to begin testing a purpose-built infrastructure for cattle disease traceability by this fall. Traceability is a top priority for the cattle…
The only thing a $15.00 an hour wage has done is made everything in automation that more affordable.
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USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…build critical infrastructure. They also will incorporate modern lending practices, accelerate the loan approval processes and increase the amount of capital available in rural communities. The programs are the Community…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…in decades in the Los Padres National Forest. There is also an effort to reopen portions of public lands for livestock grazing, as well as solar and broadband infrastructure development….
Webpage Highlighting Resources to Bridge the Broadband e-Connectivity Infrastructure Gap
…communities bridge this infrastructure gap through program investment, strategic partnerships and best practice implementation by investing in rural telecommunications infrastructure. This new website will provide direct access to information on…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…of a continually expanding population that is projected to grow by nearly 5 million over the next 12 years, better water infrastructure is going to be required. “Finally, we’re moving…
USDA Partners to Improve Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure in 23 States
The Department of Agriculture announced a $124 million investment Tuesday to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure in 23 states. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett…
USDA Invests $345.5 Million in Rural Electric Infrastructure to Improve Service
Projects Will Provide Improved Electric Reliability Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $345.5 million in 20 infrastructure projects (PDF, 121 KB) to…