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South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Published May 2, 2019

Recently, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson led a delegation to South America. The group learned during meetings that South America is seeking billions in private investments to improve infrastructure. In particular, the country is seeking to expand the capacity…

Agriculture Encouraged by Start of Infrastructure Discussions

Published May 1, 2019

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek is encouraged Congressional lawmakers are having a productive discussion on infrastructure. "The two sides weren't sitting down and meeting to discuss. It's clearly a first step. No one is popping the champagne yet."…

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Trump and Lawmakers Agree on Infrastructure Needs

Published May 1, 2019

President Donald Trump and Democratic lawmakers reached an agreement Tuesday to spend $2 trillion on roads, bridges, water, broadband and power grids. This is a much different tone than a previous meeting on immigration and border security. House Speaker Nancy…

Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State

Published April 4, 2019

During his first state of the state address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused on education, the gas tax and infrastructure. The importance of healthcare was also highlighted. Walz shared stories of Minnesotans, including Lake City, Minnesota farmer Debra Mills. "Even…

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Infrastructure Project Delays Expected in Washington D.C.

Published March 1, 2019

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says all the distractions in Washington D.C. doesn’t bode well for getting infrastructure projects done."What that should do is further motivate us within agriculture to say we insist on this happening," says Steenhoek.…

Potato Growers Ask for Infrastructure Improvements

Published February 27, 2019

Trade agreements, appropriations and infrastructure were all addressed during the National Potato Council D.C. Fly-In. Executive Vice-President and CEO John Keeling says Congress has a chance to work in a bipartisan way on infrastructure. "We need a bill that looks…

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Infrastructure Needs Re-Visited in Washington D.C.

Published February 7, 2019

Infrastructure needs are getting attention again in Washington D.C. In a hearing Thursday, the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reviewed potential boosts in the gas tax and other solutions to fund improvements to bridges and roads. Minnesota Governor Tim…

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Trade and Infrastructure Discussed in SOTU

Published February 6, 2019

In the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump highlighted his trade agenda. At the top of that list is the current trade negotiations with China. "It must include real structural change to end unfair trade practices, reduce our…

Brazil to Increase Rail Capacity

Published January 22, 2019

The new Brazilian government is proposing changes to its grain transportation system. This plan would reduce the dependence on roads and put more focus on moving commodities to the port by rail. By 2025, the goal is to increase the…

Farm-to-Market Roads are a Priority

Published January 3, 2019

According to North Dakota Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Luick, this won't be a dull legislative session. A myriad of issues will be heard, including infrastructure updates, including roads and bridges. "That is a high priority," said Luick. "We took…

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South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Agriculture Encouraged by Start of Infrastructure Discussions

Trump and Lawmakers Agree on Infrastructure Needs

Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State

Infrastructure Project Delays Expected in Washington D.C.

Potato Growers Ask for Infrastructure Improvements

Infrastructure Needs Re-Visited in Washington D.C.

Trade and Infrastructure Discussed in SOTU

Brazil to Increase Rail Capacity

Farm-to-Market Roads are a Priority

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