Rural Development’s $1million investment will assist first responders in providing essential services for residents of Jones County

TRENTON, North Carolina-May 29, 2025- USDA Rural Development State Director Robert Hosford along with representatives from North Carolina Congressional offices and Jones County leadership participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new Jones County emergency medical services building in Trenton today.

Washington D.C. 27 de mayo de 2025 – La Secretaria de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Brooke Rollins, anunció que  Nelson Albino es nombrado por el Presidente Donald Trump para servir como Director Estatal, de Desarrollo Rural del Departamento de Agricultura Federal para el territorio de Puerto Rico.

WEST WENDOVER, Nev., May 28, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Nevada State Director Alida Ceballos recently represented the agency at the long-awaited dedication of the City of West Wendover Fire Station and Emergency Operations Center. USDA Rural Development was the primary funding partner for this project, providing an $8.9 million loan and a $200,000 grant through the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program.

The Project is a proposed 2.5-megawatt solar photovoltaic facility located on a 20-acre parcel that has been previously disturbed for agriculture activities. The Project is located in the Ludlow Township, Allamakee County, Iowa.

Staff Assignment Name: Terry Czerwien
Project Submittal Date: 12/2/24
Project Approval Date: 5/27/25
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Draft Environmental Assessment 

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation proposes to construct the Naples Power Plant project in Morris County, Texas. It will be a new natural gas-fired simple-cycle electric generating facility.  The project site will be approximately 40 acres and is about one mile northwest of the City of Naples.

Naples Power Plant Final Environmental Assessment - July 2025

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Travis T. Burton has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development state director for Kentucky. Burton will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers remain a top priority.

DAVIS, Calif., May 19, 2025 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Bryan Anguiano is appointed by President Donald Trump to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of California.