…water infrastructure is more than 50 years old and is in dire need of upgrades. “While many think of infrastructure in terms of highways, bridges and other transportation facilities, there…
Significant Investment in Rural Communities Seen in 2020
…in rural areas. Roads, airports, and transportation improvements were also made possible by $140 million in investment through the Community Facilities Programs. Investments of $2.1 billion were made in the…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…2018. The report was prepared through a partnership between USDA and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). “Agricultural freight movement is essential for moving goods from the farm to the…
FMCSA Extends Hours of Service Waivers into 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made another announcement related to Hours-of-Service (HOS). The FMCSA has issued an extended and expanded national emergency declaration…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…taken as a result are in line with the core mission of the FMC. “Congress charged the FMC with responsibility to ensure competitive and efficient ocean transportation services for the…
Cattle Producers Concerned with Interim Transportation Rule
Livestock producers have expressed concern regarding the latest transportation rule that was published last week. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided updates to hauling protocols…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…program. The two entities will work together to secure hotel rooms and to provide transportation, meals, laundry, and administer wellness checks. Approval for the Housing for the Harvest program was…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering citrus psyllid’s way of transportation, farmers getting paid $7…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering citrus psyllid’s way of transportation, farmers getting paid $7…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…why this and why now?” Johansson asked. Governor Newsom cited transportation for more than 50 percent of California’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the announcement of the order, the Newsom…
WIFIA Improvement Act Looks to Assist Public Water Projects
…local investments in other essential water infrastructure projects nationwide.” The WIFIA Improvement Act was introduced on September 11 and has since been referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
…the program. Community organizations will provide other services such as meals, transportation, wellness checks, and in-language assistance. “This is all about keeping families, keeping co-workers safe from spreading COVID both…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
…noted. “Thanks to the USDA, to all of our foodbank partners, as well as our food box assembly teams and procurement and transportation specialists who make it all happen.” Listen…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…for Water Quality Permitting of Transportation Projects. Concerns are being raised about the timing of the request, as California faces significant budgetary constraints. “When everybody was told ‘look, we went…