Economy Archives

September 5, 2024

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Globally, drivers for increasing water demands include changing weather and hydrologic conditions, as well as higher population growth rates.

August 30, 2024

The feedback will help the NRCS determine the next steps in implementing the act, which could include developing new regulations or guidelines.

August 19, 2024

Farm bill faces scrutiny after the CBO released its cost estimate, projecting the proposed legislation could increase the deficit by billions.

July 8, 2024

The layoffs affect two factories in Iowa and one in Moline, Illinois, with 280 employees being laid off in Moline on Aug. 30 and 310...

May 24, 2024

Nathan Bowen, advocacy and public affairs vice president for the Irrigation Association, voiced concerns about the bill’s implications.

May 24, 2024

The report covers the role AI plays in manufacturing, highlighting how manufacturers utilize AI as consumers, developers and deployers.

April 23, 2024

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For the most part, stronger water governance is needed in the U.S. regions where agricultural production has been predominantly rainfed.

April 15, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an investment of $1.5 billion for fiscal year 2024 under the RCPP.

April 15, 2024

A coalition of commodity groups has united to press the U.S. Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

April 15, 2024

As of now, the farm bill has been granted an extension through September 2024 amid ongoing negotiations that could reshape its future provisions.