FUNDING AWARDED ...
CONSERVATION INVESTMENTS ...
USDA invests $28M in wetland pojects
Aims to help restore lost wetland functions, benefits on agricultural landscapes
RURAL INVESTMENT ...
USDA invests $131,619 in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure to improve education and health outcomes
Investments will benefit eight Kansas counties and more
LOOKING AHEAD ...
Soybean leaders meet virtually to set investment directions
Farmer-leaders guide strategic priorities through Value Creation Framework
LAND USE ...
Land deals meant to improve food security may cause harm
Adapted from a story by Jessica Sieff, assistant director for media relations at the University of Notre Dame
INNOVATION INVESTMENT ...
Compeer Financial donates to U of I
Commits $50,000 to Illinois’ new Feed Technology Center
INVESTMENTS ...
New process for private lenders to invest in rural America
USDA now taking applications for loan guarantee programs under OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative
SUPPORTING STARTUPS ...
Farm Credit's FarmStart surpasses $15M in investments
FarmStart has invested in more than 300 entrepreneurial startups throughout the Northeast
INTERNET ACCESS ...
$86M invested in rural broadband service
Projects will expand business, economic development and educational opportunities
ORGANIC RESEARCH ...