USDA Rural Development Announces $34.2 Million in Guaranteed Loans to Benefit Business Development throughout West Virginia
(Morgantown, WV., September 18, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director John Reisenweber announced three local business have received a combined $34.2 million in USDA guaranteed loans in partnership with local lenders to be used to develop real estate, create jobs and strengthen operational capacity.
“These investments energize West Virginia’s economy by capitalizing on tourism opportunities, strengthening local capacity and supporting family environments,” said Reisenweber.
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Glen Smith Speaks at NRWA WaterPro Conference, Visits Rural Arizona Project Sites
USDA Announces $1M Investment For Brookings Water System Repairs
(Portland, Ore., September 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oregon State Director Jim Carmack today announced that the agency is investing $1 million to make essential improvements to the water system serving Brookings in Curry County.
USDA Announces $3.5 Million Investment for Village of Constantine Fire Station
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Michigan State Director Dom Restuccia today announced $3.5 million to construct a fire station for the Village of Constantine in St. Joseph County.
USDA Invests in Water Infrastructure for the Village of Wilsonville
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that the agency is investing $652,000 in water infrastructure improvements for the Village of Wilsonville in rural Illinois.
USDA Invests Nearly $1 Million in Stelle for Critical Wastewater Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega announced that the agency is investing $963,000 for wastewater system improvements in Stelle.
“USDA Rural Development is continuing to assist rural Illinois communities like Stelle through critical investments in infrastructure,” said Ortega. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Rollins, Rural Development continues to invest in modern infrastructure that helps keep our rural Illinois communities vibrant.”
USDA Opens New $175 Million Program to Expand Rural Nuclear Power Supply, Strengthen America’s Grid
(Washington, D.C., September 14, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Rural Development Glen Smith today announced $175 million available in the new Affordable Rural Cooperative Program (ARC) to boost rural nuclear power and strengthen the reliability of America’s electric power transmission.
USDA Rural Development Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Support Tornado Disaster Recovery in Iowa
(Des Moines, Iowa, September 14, 2026) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Iowa State Director Mike Sexton today announced that the agency is awarding more than $2.8 million in grants to four projects to promote clean water and improve critical infrastructure in two rural Iowa communities.
USDA Celebrates Grand Re-opening of Mobridge Regional Hospital following $41 Million Investment
(Mobridge, S.D., September 10, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development South Dakota State Director Lorraine Polak today celebrated the grand opening of the Mobridge Regional Hospital following its major expansion and remodeling project, made possible through $41 million in USDA Rural Development funding.