Articles tagged under: infrastructure
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."…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…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…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…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…