The USDA’s Rural Development arm has about 4,800 employees between the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and 400 field offices at the state and local levels across the country.

The lease at 5417 Clem's Way was terminated earlier this year as a result of efforts by President Donald Trump's Department ...

The USDA RD 538 Program provides competitive terms with long-term low fixed rates, and supports the development, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable multifamily housing.

The Agriculture Department will no longer recognize groups such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and women ...

Lenders and servicers have entire sets of policies and procedures based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ...

Erin Oban writes about her time as state director of USDA Rural Development, and the value of an organization like USDA RD to rural and Tribal communities across the state.

A family buys a home on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation with help from the USDA Rural Development office and the Akwesasne Housing Authority. (Photo courtesy of USDA.org) Rising costs, high interest ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $1.48 million in grants to Kansas business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels.

Funding for the three rural energy programs—the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP), Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program, and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program —is managed by ...

Churchill Stateside Group Highlights Strength of USDA Rural Development 538 Loan Program Amid Industry Changes As the housing finance industry navigates governmental changes and shifting market ...