Articles Tagged with ''Federal Communications Commission''

Trump signs bill to strengthen vetting of rural broadband funding recipients

05/13/26 6:02 AM By Noah Wicks

The Federal Communications Commission must establish a vetting process for entities applying for rural broadband deployment funding under a bill signed into law by President Donald Trump on Monday.

Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of Universal Service Fund

11/22/24 5:14 PM By Steve Davies

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The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the funding mechanism for the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund is unconstitutional.

Daybreak Oct. 7: USDA offers assistance to Helene victims

10/07/24 10:05 AM By Steve Davies, Rebekah Alvey, and Noah Wicks

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USDA has directed crop insurance companies to expedite loss adjustments necessary to make payments to producers impacted by Hurricane Helene, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday.

Daybreak March 5: PSA rule targets discriminatory, unfair practices in meat and poultry industry

03/05/24 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, and Noah Wicks

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USDA is releasing a final rule today under the Packers and Stockyards Act to protect meat and poultry producers from discrimination and retaliation by packers, swine dealers and live poultry dealers.

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States gear up to distribute historic infusion of broadband funding

02/21/24 6:15 AM By Fran Howard

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Internet service providers will soon be competing to provide high-speed, broadband internet service to the most remote and hard-to-reach areas in the country.

Daybreak Jan. 10: Trump still the favorite of farmers

01/10/24 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Jacqui Fatka, and Noah Wicks

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A new exclusive poll for Agri-Pulse shows Donald Trump has the backing of a strong plurality of farmers and ranchers.

Daybreak Aug. 29: Bill unveiled to help specialty crop farmers get disaster aid

08/29/23 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, and Noah Wicks

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In the wake of Tropical Storm Hilary, California Sen. Alex Padilla unveiled new legislation Monday aimed at making it easier for specialty crop farmers to get disaster assistance.

Farm Hands West: Kawamura new co-chair of UN Environment Program’s Farmers Major Group

05/24/23 7:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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California farmer A.G. Kawamura has been elected as a co-chair of the United Nations Environment Program’s Farmers Major Group and the Washington State Wine Commission has hired Kristina Kelley as its new executive director.

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Biden plans to nominate three to FCC

05/24/23 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

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President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Anna M. Gomez, Geoffrey Adam Starks, and Brendan Carr as commissioners to the Federal Communications Commission and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization has brought on John Torres as the director of federal government relations for agriculture and the environment.

Daybreak May 10: House Ag moving precision ag bill

05/10/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Jacqui Fatka, and Steve Davies

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters he.“didn’t see any new movement" at a meeting with President Biden and congressional leaders, but Biden said they agreed to continue talking.

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07.10.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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