rural economy

Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Joni Ernst of Iowa introduced bipartisan legislation last week to protect and expand access to high-speed internet in rural communities and encourage rural broadband investment. The Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act would provide regulatory relief to rural telecommunications service providers by allowing them to submi

Last week, the Department of Agriculture and the Economic Development Administration unveiled a joint resource guide. The guide seeks to help community organizations access USDA and EDA resources to build strategies to boost economic development in rural America ...

Vice President of University Advancement Tim Seydel tells us about the roll EOU plays in the economic development of rural communities. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Fairs are a great way to spend a summer or fall afternoon, but according to a recent study, those fairs are also a big contributor to the local and state economy. A recent report, conducted by Seattle-based Community Attributes, found that at the end of 2021, Ag fairs generate almost $400 million annually ...

Earlier this week, Representative Dan Newhouse introduced the Rural Prosperity Act (H.R. 7019). The legislation would establish the Office of Rural Prosperity within the White House to coordinate rural economic development programs across government ...

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced an investment of more than $15 million to support building new and better markets for American ag and rural communities. “These critical research investments support the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of agriculture and rural communities,” said NIFA Director Carrie Castille. “Outcomes ...

In an effort to help and encourage entrepreneurs in rural portions of the state, Oregon Rural Development is out with a comprehensive resource guide. State Director Margi Hoffmann said navigating and accessing programs can feel like you’re navigating a complex maze. "T ...

A USDA funding program gives resources for building rural economies and rural development. Rural Cooperative Business Service Administrator Karama Neal, said when it comes to the scope of the Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants program, "typically rural electric cooperatives can borrow the funds at 0% interest from us," Neal added ...

The USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture announced more than $7 million in research grants to non-land-grant colleges and universities. “These grants aim to increase research, education, and outreach capacity at non-land-grant institutions to support the development of the innovations and workforce needed to sustain the agriculture industry in the future,” the Department said last w

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index stayed above growth neutral for the seventh month in a row. The monthly survey of bank CEOs in areas that rely on agriculture and energy shows that the June index fell to a still strong 70.0 fro ...