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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will make up to $1.15 billion available to help people living in rural communities nationwide access high-speed internet.

USDA invests in high-speed broadband

Projects in 12 different states will receive $167 million in USDA grants.
TechnologyGovernment/Policy
The White House and a bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement on infrastructure stimulus legislation, with the Senate voting 67-32 on July 28 to move forward with the deal, which includes significant support for Western water infrastructure.

Infrastructure agreement reached

The July 28 deal includes significant support for Western water infrastructure.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
As President Biden’s first 100 days passed, his long-term agenda came more into focus during his first address to Congress.

Center stage: Climate change & infrastructure

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As President Biden’s first 100 days passed, his long-term agenda came more into focus during his first address to Congress.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering $9 million in grant funding applications to go toward roughly 24 projects aimed at addressing stormwater runoff carrying pollution from the land into water bodies.

$9 million for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding

Projects are aimed at addressing stormwater runoff carrying pollution from the land into water bodies.
WaterGovernment/Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid case on June 23.

Court decision in favor of growers

Case involved union organizers’ right to access farm property to solicit membership.
Government/Policy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army (the agencies) announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)

EPA to create new WOTUS rule

Agencies plan to initiate new rulemaking process to restore pre-2015 WOTUS protections.
Government/PolicyWater
The National Ground Water Association and 18 state groundwater associations have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider utilizing water wells in any future infrastructure legislation.

Congress urged to utilize water wells in infrastructure bills

NGWA is urging Congress to expand grant eligibility to fund the rehabilitation, deepening or replacement of water wells.
WaterGovernment/Policy
For those who missed the deadline to respond to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS), it’s not too late.

Still time to respond to NASS ag survey

This classification survey helps determine who should receive a 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire.
Government/Policy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural trade forecast released May 26 projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record

Record farm exports expected in FY 2021

May 26 forecast projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record.
Government/PolicyInternational
Bronaugh appointed as deputy chief at USDA

Bronaugh confirmed as USDA deputy secretary

Bronaugh brings a long, distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities.
Government/Policy
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