Censky A Farm Foundation workshop on rural Infrastructure Investment will feature Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky. A collaboration of Farm Foundation and the Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, the…
NRCS, Partners Seek to Assist Bi-State Sage-Grouse Area Ranchers with Conservation through Partnership Project
…producers as they plan and adopt conservation practices that will restore sage-grouse and other wildlife habitat, improve agricultural water quality, conserve private ranchlands and upgrade agricultural infrastructure. The RCPP prioritizes…
Broadband Investment and Section 199A Tax Code Fix in Omnibus Applauded by Perdue
…equate to $4.7 billion more rural infrastructure projects than were funded last year. The total FY18 investment in rural communities’ infrastructure through USDA programs will total $13.5 billion. Finally, the…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to quickly detect and rapidly respond to invasive pests and diseases. They also help our country maintain the infrastructure necessary for making sure that disease-free, certified planting materials are available…
USDA Looking for More Funding Applications to Improve Broadband Access
Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, says the USDA is accepting applications for grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities. She says e-connectivity is…
Secretary Perdue Testifies on Rebuilding American Infrastructure
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing entitled “Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives.” Secretary Perdue was joined by Department…
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…production, the best way would be to invest in our infrastructure system, and focus on further streamlining regulations.” The industry’s reaction was featured by multiple media outlets including the Wall…
USDA Helps Cotton Producers Maintain, Expand Domestic Market
…like the rest of our major commodities, but with a weaker safety net,” Perdue said. “In particular, cotton producers confront high input and infrastructure costs, which leaves them more financially…
Still Time to be Counted in the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…policy, disaster relief, insurance or loan programs, infrastructure improvements, or agribusiness setup. There is accuracy and strength in numbers, which is why NASS is committed to giving producers every opportunity…
NCGA Responds to Cruz Speech on RFS
…for their refined products. Senator Cruz is trying to upend the RFS to address a non-existent problem and bail out refiners who opted not to invest in blending infrastructure, so…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
…Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals of zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, along with climate action. The report shows the fertilizer industry invested…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…The Lakeview project also serves as an excellent example of California’s innovative “hub and spoke” model for meeting our low carbon fuel standards, reducing emissions, and upgrading California’s transportation infrastructure….
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…for many other solar systems. “We can install much faster than your typical large megawatt system and use existing infrastructure without waiting for the utility to upgrade the lines,” The…
President’s Infrastructure Plan Paves Way for Boosting Rural Economy, Farm Bureau Says
…country roads, bridges and broader infrastructure that farmers and ranchers depend on to reach customers at home and abroad. While past infrastructure plans have left rural America in the dust,…