Both Democratic and Republican senators are pushing for simplified USDA Rural Development program applications, saying the current process is so arduous it favors those who can afford to hire grant ...

Agriculture Department leaders are looking to ensure that billions in government funding are easier to access by the rural communities many federal programs are meant to serve. Speaking on this week’s ...

The divergence in economic outcomes across different geographic regions in the U.S. over the past two decades has spurred new interest among policymakers in pursuing place-based policies. The effects ...

In a gesture both symbolic and strategic, the General Assembly declared July 6 as World Rural Development Day, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks with reporters outside the White House, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Reductions in staff and office closures loom ...