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USDA Makes $500 Million Available for Fertilizer Investment and Expansion Program

(Des Moines, Iowa, July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Rural Development is accepting applications for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The program will provide United States farmers with more access to domestic fertilizer for producing agricultural commodities.

USDA Makes $500 Million Available for Fertilizer Investment and Expansion Program

(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Rural Development is accepting applications for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program. The program will provide United States farmers with more access to domestic fertilizer for producing agricultural commodities.

USDA Rural Development Opens Applications for $60 Million in Grants to Expand Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity

(Columbus, N.J., July 8, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is reminding the public that it is accepting applications for grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their operational capacity. The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) reflects Secretary Rollins’ efforts under the leadership of the Trump administration to fortify the American beef industry, strengthen competition, support sustainable growth in the U.S. meat processing sector, and improve overall supply chain resiliency.

USDA Rural Development Announces Over $1 Million Investment in Infrastructure for Mercer Borough and Pleasant Township

(Harrisburg, Pa., July 6, 2026) – USDA Rural Development Pennsylvania Acting State Director Jeremy Wilson has announced that Mercer Borough will receive $350,000 and Pleasant Township will receive $742,000 for critical water and wastewater upgrades.

Disaster Assistance for Eligible Wisconsinites Affected by Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, April 13-23, 2026

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Eligible Wisconsinites affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding April 13-23, 2026 can apply for federal disaster assistance. 

USDA Rural Development Participates in Homeownership Events in North Eastern North Carolina

(Tarboro, N.C., July 7, 2026) - Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development North Carolina team celebrated two families’ milestones of the American Dream of homeownership when they cut ribbons on their homes today.

The families partnered with USDA Rural Development utilizing the Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans program, also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program.

USDA Rural Development Participats in National Homeownership Events in Columbus and Hendersonville

(Columbus, N.C., June 30, 2026) - Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development North Carolina team celebrated two family’s milestone of the American Dream of homeownership when they cut ribbon and broke ground on two homes today.

The families partnered with Rural Development utilizing the Single-Family Housing Direct Home Loans program, also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program.

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