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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2016 – Rural Business Cooperative-Service Administrator Sam Rikkers today announced that USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural businesses. "Our small, rural businesses need financing to compete in the global economy...

The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development and Farm Service Agency in Louisiana hosted a Jobs and Economic Growth Roundtable in Alexandria, bringing together more than 30 community leaders, business owners, and residents from across the state to discuss what is needed to create...

Four months after a tornado ripped through the town of Gifford, Illinois, destroying its water tower, 70 homes, and damaging 40 others, visible and emotional aftereffects remain. On November 17, the day the tornado touched down, I called my colleague and Gifford resident Molly Hammond, who wistfully...

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday announces plans are in development to build up rural development and strengthen rural communities through a collaborative initiative. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

Rural electric co-ops can utilize USDA Rural Development funding programs to improve service to their customers, and upgrade energy efficiencies within their own business facilities (Rod Bain and Jesse Singerhouse of Dunn Electric)

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Basil Gooden to become USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development. (Rod Bain and Basil Gooden)

Rural housing, whether single or multi-family structures, is part of USDA Rural Development’s mission area – recognized as part of June’s National Homeownership Month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro

Many people are unaware that the Agriculture Department is involved in various rural housing opportunities through its Rural Development mission area - an area being promoted during National Homeownership Month. (Rod Bain and Rural Housing Service Administrator Joaquin Altoro)

The wide range of USDA rural infrastructure investments is on display through projects receiving recently announced Rural Development funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield. Arizona State Rural Development Director Charlene...