March 1, 2021RURAL WEATHER TOOLS ... Researchers aim to advance NY winter-storm emergency response Max Zhang, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, will lead the federally funded effort READ MORE
February 25, 2021RURAL INVESTMENTS ... USDA invests $42M in distance learning, telemedicine Investments will benefit 5 million rural residents READ MORE
February 17, 2021HOUSING ISSUES ... USDA extends evictions and foreclosure moratorium to June 30 Actions aim to bring relief to residents in rural America who have housing loans through USDA READ MORE
February 14, 2021RURAL HEALTH ... Texas A&M System brings vaccine to underserved rural areas The vaccine push is targeting homebound Texans 65 years or older READ MORE
February 11, 2021COVID-19 BILL ... Agricultural investments included in COVID-19 assistance package Chairwoman Stabenow helps secure food, agriculture, and rural investments in the COVID-19 assistance package READ MORE
February 7, 2021discussion ... OKFB discusses ad valorem tax, urban-rural connection Discuss policy with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum READ MORE
January 12, 2021RURAL DATA ... Small towns are bigger than we think Innovative FAO study maps urban-rural catchment areas READ MORE
January 4, 2021ECONOMIC INSIGHT ... A snapshot of the top 100 agricultural cooperatives Business volume drops slightly, but net income and assets set records READ MORE
December 21, 2020LOOKING TO NEXT YEAR ... CoBank report looks ahead to the rural economy in 2021 COVID-19 vaccine brings optimism, but significant economic recovery unlikely before mid-year READ MORE
November 23, 2020CALL TODAY ... USDA launches AskUSDA to improve customer experience AskUSDA Contact Center will serve as the “one front door” for phone, chat, and web inquires READ MORE