(Bangor, Maine, July 2, 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.

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation proposes to construct the Independence Power Plant project. The proposed project will be near the city of Newark in Independence and Jackson counties, Arkansas.

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In the mid-1960s, Norma Leydens helped her parents build a new home in rural Pella, Iowa.

The South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition recently gathered in Yankton to discuss housing opportunities across South Dakota’s nine native tribal reservations. The annual meeting brings together Tribal leaders, federal and state partners

The coalition has recently created a practitioner’s guide, designed to provide lenders with a step-by-step process for financing homeownership on Tribal lands.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton today announced a $100,000 grant awarded to Southeast Kentucky Economic Development Corporation.

“Small businesses have been and will continue to be crucial to the success of our economy,” said Burton. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, USDA Rural Development is committed to supporting small businesses in rural Kentucky. This grant will help bring prosperity and job growth to Southeast Kentucky.”

This innovative program provides affordable housing for those who served our country

(Sweetwater, Tenn., June 23, 2026) – Today, U.

(Richmond, Virginia, June 26, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Virginia State Director Beth Green today announced the agency is awarding $842,304 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program to Northampton County Public Schools in Northampton County.

What began as a warm and tranquil August morning in Bath, New York, quickly turned into ravaging storm. Tropical Storm Debby unleashed powerful winds and relentless rain in upstate New York, including the southern tier region of Steuben, Allegany, Broome, and Delaware Counties. Within hours, floodwaters engulfed the home of Dorothy (“Dody”) and Keith Putman, giving Dody and her grandson only moments to save as many important household items and cherished memories as she and her grandson could, before moving to higher ground.