Articles tagged under: infrastructure
Buttigieg Touts Infrastructure’s Importance
Published April 7, 2021
As it rolls out the American Jobs Plan, the Biden Administration is trying to drum up support in Rural America. In an interview with All Ag, All Day farm broadcaster Tony St. James, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said agriculture understands…Infrastructure Bill Can Use Budget Reconciliation Process
Published April 6, 2021
The Senate parliamentarian has ruled the $2.5 trillion infrastructure bill can use the same legislative process used for President Biden’s coronavirus assistance package. This is considered a major expansion of the reconciliation process that allows some bills to be passed…The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion
Published April 2, 2021
The American Jobs Plan has a heavy emphasis on electric vehicle infrastructure. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Troy Bredenkamp wants biofuels to also have a place in the infrastructure discussion. "It's disappointing to see what came…Ag Has Mixed Response to Infrastructure Proposal
Published April 2, 2021
President Biden’s $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan is getting mixed feedback in the agriculture sector. Farm groups like the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives is pleased the proposal offers solutions for roads, bridges and improving rural broadband. President and CEO…White House Unveils Infrastructure Plan Details
Published March 31, 2021
The White House released more details about the $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan. President Biden’s plan is to modernize 20,000 miles of highways, roads and main streets, repairing the 10 most economically significant bridges in the country and the worst…Infrastructure Improvements Aim to Increase Capacity at Port of Savannah
Published March 30, 2021
The Georgia Ports Authority has approved projects that will increase annual capacity by 20 percent. With these improvements, the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity will expand beyond six million twenty-foot equivalent contain units. In 2020, the port handled 4.7millions TEUs…State Lawmakers Consider How to Fund ND Infrastructure Needs
Published March 26, 2021
The North Dakota Legislature is considering the state’s infrastructure needs. Representative Jared Hagert, who farms at Emerado, says there is a desire for improvements and different ways of getting it done. "It's like squeezing a balloon, we can move some…Infrastructure Bill on Deck
Published March 25, 2021
With the $2 trillion coronavirus assistance bill signed into law, the White House is now working on its next major initiatives. This proposal will focus on infrastructure issues, like roads, bridges and broadband. The Biden Administration also plans to include…Infrastructure Proposal Talks Bring Cautious Optimism for Ag
Published March 24, 2021
More details about the infrastructure proposal and what it means for agriculture are expected to unfold in the next few weeks. "Roads and bridges need to be improved," said Mike Steenhoek, executive director, Soy Transportation Coalition. "Our port system for…