(Alexandria, La., October 27, 2026) —U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development recently announced nearly $25 billion in rural community investments nationwide in fiscal year 2026. These projects strengthen essential infrastructure, expand housing and business opportunities, and ensure rural families and farmers have the tools they need to succeed. 

(Salt Lake City, October 26, 2026) – This month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins issued a USDA proclamation this month to recognize October 2026 as the Department’s 62nd anniversary of National Cooperative Month.  

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided $97,000 in funding to purchase equipment and a vehicle for Wewoka and New Lima Public Schools. State Director Swartz was joined by Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-5) for the announcement.

(Stevens Point, Wis., October 26, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced more than $14.5 million in USDA financing for a West Wisconsin Telecom Cooperative project that will expand fiber-to-the-premises high-speed internet across seven rural Wisconsin counties. The project will improve internet access for residents, businesses, farms, and schools in Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix counties.

(Decorah, Iowa, October 25, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen R. Smith today toured Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah to highlight USDA support for rural healthcare. He was joined by U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson (IA-02), USDA Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton, and hospital leaders.