WASHINGTON, D.C. (NAFB) – President Joe Biden heads to Pittsburgh to pitch the first part of his 3 trillion-dollar effort fix the nation’s roads, bridges, and water systems, many, key for agriculture.

Biden’s ambitious push on the heels of his nearly 2 trillion-dollar virus relief package, already faces stiff headwinds from Republicans and some Democrats over its size and tax hikes needed to fund it.

Yet the 3 trillion-dollar infrastructure plan holds some interest, even among detractors. GOP Ag Senator Chuck Grassley sees possible benefits for producers

But it’s not just about road transportation.

Efforts to modernize the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River locks system, key to Midwest global Ag competitiveness have spanned decades.

Congress has passed some bills to spur planning and improve cost-sharing for the massive undertaking, but the locks continue to wait in line for Army Corps approval.