…from Proposition 1 that passed in 2014. The bill allocated funding for future water projects that would strengthen and update an old and ailing water infrastructure. “California’s surface-water infrastructure really…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…support these communities by: Providing over $150 million for water and waste water infrastructure and emergency relief. Supporting rural business development and creating employment opportunities through small-business entrepreneurship programs and…
Application Period for Water Storage Projects
…in California may submit applications for funding of public benefits under the water bond approved by California voters in 2014. Proposition 1 — the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement…
The Case Against More Farm Bill Funding
…than respond to market conditions. Rather than invest in agriculture subsidies, Faber says the U.S. should invest in education, infrastructure, and health care for the rural economy. From the National…
FCFB: No Water Announcement Is ‘Completely Unacceptable’
…season. Over the long-term, California does receive ample precipitation, but it’s weather patterns are cyclical. Without investments in our water infrastructure, it will be economically devastating to the Valley to…
Ag Groups Ask for Infrastructure Help
…Association, among many others. The letter stated, “Past infrastructure initiatives often focused on urban and suburban infrastructure while not adequately addressing the unique needs of rural communities.” The groups add…
Animal Health Market Forecasted to Reach $58 Billion by 2025
…players in the market, has enriched the IT infrastructure and subsequently eliminated redundancies. The growing requirement for eradicating heterogeneity, multiplicity, and fluctuating distinctiveness of vital applications & infrastructures is anticipated…
Japan Trade Talks Assigned to Pence
…Minister to lead talks with Pence. The talks will address fiscal and monetary policies, along with infrastructure and trade, according to Reuters. A top economist at Nikko (knee-coh) Securities in…
House, Senate Transportation Committees Planning a Busy Year
…readying a push against the nation’s “failing infrastructure.” The American Society of Civil Engineers says the U.S. transportation system, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, schools and the energy grid need…
NASA Report: San Joaquin Valley Land Continues to Sink
…infrastructure. DWR also will investigate measures for reducing subsidence risk to infrastructure, including groundwater pumping curtailment, creation of groundwater management zones near critical infrastructure, and county ordinance requirements. DWR is…
State Agriculture Leaders Call Food Safety a Farm Bill Priority
…loans to upgrade infrastructure to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act. Online publication Food Safety News reports the move is not premature, noting Congress plans work on the 2018…
Trump Trade Policies Good for New Zealand?
…have more positive implications for trade. Peterson says, “He’s going to be pro-growth and development, stimulating the U.S. economy with spending on infrastructure and development, which will increase growth and…
Perdue Nominated as Ag Secretary; Ag Groups Show Support
…the integral role farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses play in our economy and the unique infrastructure needs of rural communities.”? Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit…
No Actions Under Feedstock Flexibility Program
…opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products, including more than 2,700 biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program; and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help…