U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton today announced three distance learning grants totaling over $2.8 million.

The grants, awarded to Rockcastle, Bell, and Knox counties, will further improve distance learning opportunities for thousands of learners.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced the availability of funding for the Value-Added Producer Grants program, which helps agricultural producers turn raw commodities into higher-value products, expand market opportunities, and strengthen rural economies. Applications are due by 1 p.m. Eastern Time on April 22, 2026.

(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades.

Central Iowa Power Cooperative proposes to construct the Hickory Grove Generating Station project. The proposed project will be east of Maysville in Scott County, Iowa.

Environmental Assessment

Finding of No Significant Impact

• Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) – February 2026

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Gimmie Jo Jansonius (Jan-sony-us) participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony today marking the opening of Citizens Medical Center Inc. in Colby. USDA Rural Development awarded $119,133,000 in loans to help make the project possible.