(Phoenix, Ariz., July 29, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development invites eligible homeowners in Gila County who were impacted by the September 26, 2025, flood and severe storm to apply for home repair assistance.

“At USDA Rural Development, we are committed to helping rural families recover and rebuild after natural disasters,” said USDA Rural Development Arizona State Director Lori Urban. “Eligible homeowners can turn in their applications on August 6th or contact our office for more information.”

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(Woodbine, Iowa, July 31, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Natural Fertilizer Products, Inc. in Woodbine. The company is celebrating the completion of one of its two Waste into Nutrient Recovery Centers, which will turn food and livestock waste into natural fertilizer. Rural Development is investing nearly $4 million between this facility and another located near Audubon.
   

(Stevens Point, Wis., Aug. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through August 17, 2026, for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program.

The FIELDS program is designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and strengthen long-term supply for farmers producing agricultural commodities. Through the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service will administer up to $500 million in investments through the FIELDS program.

Located just seven miles south of Sisseton lies Sisseton Wahpeton College. Home to roughly 200 students, the Tribal college offers a wide range of education opportunities from students interested in earning their Commercial Driver’s License certificate to completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Science or Business Administration.

For one group of students, taking courses towards a career in healthcare while staying close to home offers more than a textbook example of college life.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T.

(Harrisburg, Pa., July 30, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Joe Gilson has announced that Chris Hoffman has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Pennsylvania. Director Hoffman will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.

(Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America’s food supply, strengthen rural communities, and defend the nation’s agricultural security.