U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers announced USDA is investing over $5.2 million here.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Eastern Kentucky won’t be rebuilt overnight,” said Burton. “But thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, projects like this will help it happen faster. At USDA Rural Development, we’re so proud to announce this funding to help with such a meaningful project.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers today announced USDA is investing $39,900 in Johnson County.

“Those who live, work, and play in Johnson County should have the same level of public services as those who live in more suburban and urban areas of the Commonwealth,” said Burton. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, USDA Rural Development is proud to partner with the fiscal court in an effort to get two additional vehicles on the road to help keep the county safe.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and U.S. Congressman James Comer today announced USDA is investing $73.8 million to help Livingston Hospital expand.

“Those who live in rural Kentucky should not have subpar health care,” said Burton. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, USDA Rural Development is proud to be a partner to rural hospitals across the Commonwealth. By working together, we can move the needle on overall health outcomes in rural Kentucky.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton and U.S. Congressman James Comer today announced USDA is investing $37,300 to help KenTenn EMS upgrade ambulance equipment.

“First responders in rural Kentucky face quite a few challenges,” said Burton. “That’s why it’s important they have the right equipment. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, USDA Rural Development continues to invest in first responders across the Commonwealth to help keep our rural communities safe.”

Stevens Point, Wis., Dec.1, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that the Burnett Sanitary District #1 will use a USDA RD grant of $703,000 to install a new lift station and force main sewer lateral in Burnett Township, Wisconsin. These improvements will help maintain the water system used by all residents and businesses in the town of Burnett, Wisconsin.

Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 26, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced St. Croix Regional Medical Center will receive $105 million to construct a 130,000-square-foot replacement critical access hospital facility in St. Croix Falls. The funding includes a $95,000,000 direct loan and a $10,000,000 guaranteed loan.

Stevens Point, Wis., Nov. 24, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) State Director Andrew C. Iverson announced today that St. Croix Electric Cooperative received a $1 million loan to re-lend to Sailer Food Market and Meat Processing, Inc. in Wilson. The company will use the funds to expand their meat processing operation into the snack meats market.

The project will save 28 jobs and create an additional five jobs.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is making $7 million in payments available to advanced biofuel producers nationwide through the Advanced Biofuel Producer Payment Program, which is a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill.