Infrastructure

Rural Highways Must Become A Priority In DC
Rural Highways Must Become A Priority In DC
Rural Highways Must Become A Priority In DC
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...
Parrott: State Is Addressing Water Issues
Parrott: State Is Addressing Water Issues
Parrott: State Is Addressing Water Issues
There are several on-farm issues the Snake River Sugarbeet Growers Association is working on this legislative session in Boise.  And for Executive Director Samantha Parrott, no issue is bigger than water.   She said there were several challenges last year in the eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer, which put hundreds of thousands of acres of water in jeopardy.  While an agr...
USDA Investments to Strengthen the U.S. Meat Supply Chain
USDA Investments to Strengthen the U.S. Meat Supply Chain
USDA Investments to Strengthen the U.S. Meat Supply Chain
Last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of $9.6 million across the country to help farmers, ranchers, processors, and rural businesses diversify the meat supply.   “We’re putting the needs of farmers, ranchers, and consumers at the forefront of our work to strengthen the resiliency of America’s food supply chain while promoting competition,” he said. “USDA is working on an appr
FCA Working To Improve Irrigation Flows In Oregon, Western U.S.
FCA Working To Improve Irrigation Flows In Oregon, Western U.S.
FCA Working To Improve Irrigation Flows In Oregon, Western U.S.
The Farmers Conservation Alliance was recently awarded $120,000 from Google to better manage data, as they help 40 different irrigation communities in the west learn to better manage their water.   “When you think about working with each of those communities and looking at infrastructure that’s a significant part of rural communities, you just have a lot of information that you’re managing."
NGFA Wants Intervention in Rail Disputes
NGFA Wants Intervention in Rail Disputes
NGFA Wants Intervention in Rail Disputes
The National Grain and Feed Association asked Congress to intervene, if necessary, to prevent any interruptions of rail service that could occur if negotiations fail between carriers and labor groups. Last week, the association sent letters to the leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, Transportation, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee...
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
DOT Announces Millions To Improve Railroad Service
On June 2nd, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grants.  The department awarded more than $368 million for 46 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia, including two in the state of Washington; the Pierce County Rail Capacity and Reliability Improvement Project, as well as the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor Reliabilit

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