…law. There are several items on Trump’s to-do list that will impact farmers. They include infrastructure upgrades, immigration reform, tax cuts, and renegotiating trade agreements. Trump’s approval rating outside agriculture…
Iowa Ag Secretary on White House Ag Roundtable
…communities,” he says. Northey says the conversation was especially positive regarding items like reducing the regulatory burden on farmers, infrastructure updates, trade, and immigration. Northey, who was at the roundtable,…
Productivity Growth and the Revival of Russian Agriculture
…geography (such as proximity to the major grain-exporting ports on the Black Sea), institutions, infrastructure, and the emergence of a new type of vertically integrated producer (agroholdings). By 2013, the…
USDA Announces $4.8 Million Available to Support Food Safety Outreach Program
…is the University of Florida’s Southern Center for Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance to Enhance Produce Safety. The Southern Center’s goal is to build a collaborative infrastructure in…
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
…such as trade, labor, regulatory reform and rural infrastructure. “Not only was President Trump receptive to our concerns, but he pledged action,” Duvall said. “He even looked toward Secretary Perdue…
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…regulatory, and policy changes to promote in rural America agriculture, economic development, job growth, infrastructure improvements, technological innovation, energy security, and quality of life, including changes that: (i) remove barriers…
California Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
…Transportation Infrastructure Package In response to the California transportation infrastructure funding package (SB 1) announced by Governor Jerry Brown, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de…
Water Movement Improved with WIIN Act
…point out that legislation signed last year has improved water movement south of the Delta. “Passage of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act did provide the ability to…
Budget Proposal Guts EPA
…cleanup project, which receives $73 million each year, would be cut to zero. Funding for drinking water infrastructure would remain intact, but the agency’s scientific research would suffer massive cuts….
Water Projects Funding Must Emphasize Storage
…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…