(Edenton, N.C., July 24, 2026) - Members of the USDA RD North Carolina Team participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony with Chowan County Schools and John A. Holmes High School today.

Rural Development invested $35 million in USDA Community Facilities Loans to assist in the construction of a new 147,000 square foot school facility that will serve approximately 600 students, grades 9-12, at John A. Holmes High School.

The new school includes:

Scott County Drainage and Levee District

(Carson City, Nev., July 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Nevada State Director Alida Ceballos today announced that Tahoe Forest Products, LLC. will receive $50 million to expand timber processing capabilities at its business in Carson City.

(Portland, Ore., July 23, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced that Clatskanie Scion LLC will receive $30 million to finance a new sawmill. 

Clatskanie Scion LLC will use the funding to expand operations for Myers Woodline to manufacture industrial lumber products and bolster the region’s timber industry. This project includes construction to permanent financing for a new sawmill and installation of related equipment and is expected to create at least 35 jobs.

(Coachella, Calif., July 22, 2026) -U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development California State Director Bryan Anguiano visited the Coachella Valley this week to meet with leaders from the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition and discuss ongoing collaborations that expand homeownership opportunities for families across the region. The visit underscores USDA Rural Development’s commitment to supporting local partners who help Californians achieve the American dream of owning a home.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced a $765,000 grant to purchase a fire truck for the City of Rockwood in southern Wayne County.  

This spring, USDA Rural Development Minnesota Loan Specialist Carol Wimmer reviewed a home repair grant request from Virginia Bailey, an elderly Minnesota homeowner facing a serious health and safety crisis. After a period of extreme cold, Virginia’s water pipes had frozen and burst beneath her home, leaving her with no running water in the bathroom and forcing her to manually turn the water on and off just to wash dishes. Without immediate repairs, she risked living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

(Raeford, N.C., July 22, 2026) - Members of the USDA RD North Carolina Team participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony with Farm Chemicals Inc. today.

Rural Development invested $2.3 million with Farm Chemicals Inc. through a USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program Grant to build two 500,000 gallon storage tanks. This expansion will double the amount of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives, produced by FC, to North Carolina Farmers.

(Raeford, N.C., July 22, 2026) - Members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development North Carolina team participaed in a ribbon cutting ceremony with Farm Chemicals Inc. today.

Rural Development invested $2.3 million with Farm Chemicals Inc. through the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program grant to build two 500,000 gallon storage tanks. This expansion will double the amount of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives, produced by Farm Chemicals Inc. to North Carolina farmers.