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FDIC to Host Webinar on Expanding Capital Access for Rural Minnesota Small Businesses and Agriculture

FDIC to Host Webinar on Expanding Capital Access for Rural Minnesota Small Businesses and Agriculture

FDIC to Host Webinar on Expanding Capital Access for Rural Minnesota Small Businesses and Agriculture
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Addresses Rural Housing Challenges, Bolstering Supply and Affordability

21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Addresses Rural Housing Challenges, Bolstering Supply and Affordability

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted in July 2026, introduces several provisions aimed at improving housing supply and affordability in rural communities across the United States. Rural areas have experienced significant housing challenges, including a 31% increase in rents and a 6-to-1 ratio of house price growth to homeowner income growth between 2000 and 2023. The legislation updates the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Housing Service Programs, notably decoupling Section 521 rental assistance from maturing Section 515 mortgages, allowing tenants to retain assistance for 20 years post-payoff. This change prevents over 380,000 units from losing rental assistance. The Act also streamlines environmental review processes for housing projects, exempting USDA-assisted infill housing from certain requirements and directing HUD and USDA to coordinate reviews for jointly funded projects. Additionally, it expands manufactured housing options by eliminating an outdated federal rule requiring ...
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USDA to Hire Hundreds for New Sterile Fly Production Facility in Texas to Combat Screwworm

USDA to Hire Hundreds for New Sterile Fly Production Facility in Texas to Combat Screwworm

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to hire 228 individuals for the New World Screwworm (NWS) Sterile Fly Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas, with hiring commencing this month. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that these positions will span various roles, including scientific, technical, skilled trades, safety, administrative support, and information technology. The new facility at Moore Air Base will be the first U.S.-based sterile fly production facility. It is projected to produce 100 million sterile flies per week once initially operational in 2027, with a full capacity of approximately 300 million flies per week. The USDA will host a hiring event from November 17-19 in McAllen, Texas, where hiring managers will conduct interviews.
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NPIF II North West Fund Manager Secures Additional £40 Million Funding, Reaching 100th Business Milestone

NPIF II North West Fund Manager Secures Additional £40 Million Funding, Reaching 100th Business Milestone

NPIF II North West Fund Manager Secures Additional £40 Million Funding, Reaching 100th Business Milestone
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Data Center Expansion Reshapes Farmland Values in U.S.

Data Center Expansion Reshapes Farmland Values in U.S.

Data Center Expansion Reshapes Farmland Values in U.S.
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USDA Seeks Public Comment on Hemp Data Collection Extension and Revision

USDA Seeks Public Comment on Hemp Data Collection Extension and Revision

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking public feedback on a proposed extension and revision of its hemp information collection. This initiative aims to gather data on hemp production practices and costs across the fiber, grain, and floral segments of the industry. The University of Kentucky, under a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Specialty Crops Program, prepared the national, census-style survey. A Federal Register notice, dated November 12, sets January 11, 2027, as the deadline for comments to be assured consideration. The current approval for this information collection is set to expire on November 30, 2026. The AMS estimates that the collection will take an average of 30 minutes per response from approximately 4,010 respondents, totaling an annual reporting burden of 2,010 hours.
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US Data Center Real Estate Outperforms Broader Commercial Market Amid AI-Driven Demand

US Data Center Real Estate Outperforms Broader Commercial Market Amid AI-Driven Demand

US Data Center Real Estate Outperforms Broader Commercial Market Amid AI-Driven Demand
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USDA Reports Sharp Increase in New World Screwworm Infestations Across Southwest States

USDA Reports Sharp Increase in New World Screwworm Infestations Across Southwest States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported a significant surge in confirmed New World screwworm infestations across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, with cases climbing to 128 since June. Federal agricultural data indicates a tenfold increase in detections during October alone, with 33 domestic cases reported in October and an additional 42 cases in the first 11 days of November. The majority of these 128 cases involve domestic livestock and pets, with two wild elk also affected in West Texas. The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing severe damage and potentially death if untreated. In response, state and federal officials have implemented movement restrictions, inspection checkpoints, and quarantine protocols in affected zones, which now include 21 Texas counties and portions of New Mexico and Arizona.
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San Diego Experiences Significant Hotel Development and Wellness Growth

San Diego Experiences Significant Hotel Development and Wellness Growth

San Diego Experiences Significant Hotel Development and Wellness Growth
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USDA Proposes Federal Rule to Streamline Grazing Allotment Access for Western Ranchers

USDA Proposes Federal Rule to Streamline Grazing Allotment Access for Western Ranchers

On November 10, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced a proposed federal rule by the USDA. This rule aims to update the process for issuing grazing permits, including eligibility and qualification criteria. Additionally, it seeks to revise grazing fee provisions to ensure consistent fee-setting across national forests and grasslands in 16 contiguous Western states. The objective is to create a more seamless and standardized practice for American ranchers, thereby benefiting rural communities by supporting both small and large ranching operations and fostering local job creation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance agricultural practices and economic stability in these regions.
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City National Bank Appoints Jeffrey LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking

City National Bank Appoints Jeffrey LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking

City National Bank Appoints Jeffrey LaBauve as New Head of Commercial Real Estate Banking
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Elk Grove Offers Move-In Ready Private and Window Offices Starting at $649/Month

Elk Grove Offers Move-In Ready Private and Window Offices Starting at $649/Month

Elk Grove Offers Move-In Ready Private and Window Offices Starting at $649/Month