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An often overlooked but vital aspect of rural life is the safety and maintenance of highways, roads and bridges.  Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing recently testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, on the importance of maintaining rural roadways.   “I think o...

The American Society of Civil Engineers gives Oregon a C-minus for infrastructure.  The group’s Ana Tijerina Esquino said they graded 12 categories.   “Bridges and roads, for example, did get downgraded this time. That is because our road ...

The focus of all lawmakers, nationwide, since March has been on the coronavirus pandemic. But some are starting to look at life after COVID-19, and how to shuffle priorities moving forward. Idaho Governor Brad Little said the biggest issue he wants addressed is returning certainty to schools, ensuring students don’t have gaps in their learning. Aft ...

A new soy-based concrete sealant is protecting roadways in the U.S. while also supporting demand for soybeans and reducing maintenance costs for infrastructure. The United Soybean Board partnered with the Indiana Soybean Alliance on research and market development efforts for soy-based solutions in infrastructure for decades ...