The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $2 million reimbursable grant to help develop two renewable energy mini-grids in Ethiopia, supporting a new approach that combines clean electricity ...

Support for farmers, ranchers and rural communities is expanding through new legislation, USDA programs and policy changes.

COACHELLA – Federal agricultural officials gathered in the Coachella Valley this week to reaffirm their commitment to ...

The greatness of rural America has always relied upon men and women willing to roll up their sleeves and build a better future for their families and local communities. For nearly a century, the USDA ...

COACHELLA- U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development California State Director Bryan Anguiano visited the Coachella ...

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal speaks with Southern Connecticut State University student Lethzon “Lex” Matos following a press conference regarding changes to direct federal student loans for ...

Mortgages insured by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also known as USDA loans, cater to home buyers looking for a small-town lifestyle. It is the only government-backed loan that seeks to develop ...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Housing Assistance WNC held a groundbreaking ceremony in Hendersonville on June 30 at the future site of multiple affordable homes, a project made possible through a U.S.

In Washington, healthcare debates often focus on insurance plans, reimbursement rates and federal spending. In rural America, the conversation is often much simpler: Will there be a hospital nearby ...

Backed by the Department of Agriculture, these zero-down mortgages can help buyers in rural and suburban areas achieve the dream of homeownership.

USDA loans are government-backed mortgages for borrowers buying in specific, eligible rural areas. These loans don't require a down payment, and they have fairly lenient credit score requirements.