Rural America faces many challenges that Congress and the federal government could help alleviate under the new Trump ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has halted funding for various conservation programs, creating economic uncertainty for farmers. The pause, part of a broader review, affects contracts under Biden's ...

As we begin 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the privilege to lead, collaborate, and deliver real results in Ohio’s rural ...

whether you’re in an urban area or a rural area, whatever your economic status, or gender and racial identities.” “I just think we want to make sure our federal government reflects that diversity.” ...

Rural hospitals survive longer if they receive financial assistance from USDA’s Community Facilities loan and grant program, ...

Minn., the ranking member on the House Agriculture Committee; and Rep. Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., the ranking member on the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee, sent Acting Agriculture Secretary ...

That makes them a great option for first-time homebuyers looking in rural or suburban areas. Interest rates on USDA loans are also usually lower than for conventional loans, and lenders are ...

This personal connection to farming likely provides him with valuable insights into the challenges and needs of rural America. New Leadership Team at USDA Secretary Rollins, who previously served ...

This year’s University of Nevada, Reno, Extension Cattlemen’s Update brought in faculty from organizations like the Nevada ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on ag actions in the first weeks of the Trump Administration, issuing the following statement: “President Donald Trump hit […] ...

USDA loans are guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enhance the livability and homeownership of rural America. The mortgages can be used to purchase, refinance, or renovate houses ...