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Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts are set to expire on more than 500,000 and 150,000 acres in Iowa and Nebraska, respectively, before the end of 2026, leaving landowners with the decision of what to do next. One option to consider is a unique program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency—the CRP-Transition Incentives Program (CRP-TIP).
- Farm and Food
- Policy
Clean energy progress is happening in the Fergus Falls and Sherburne County, Minnesota, communities where Hoot Lake and Sherco solar projects are adding substantial renewable energy to the grid to replace coal generation. As Minnesota utilities look to achieve 100% clean electricity generation by 2040, projects like these are vital to the transition.
- Policy
Los grandes movimientos a menudo requieren grandes inversiones. Cuando estás iniciando o expandiendo un negocio, el costo puede ser desalentador. Pero no dejes que eso te impida perseguir tus sueños. Esta guía lo ayudará a superar su primera experiencia crediticia.
- Lending
Big moves often require big investments. When you’re starting or expanding a business, the cost can be daunting. But don’t let that deter you from pursuing your dreams. This guide will help you get through your first-time lending experience.
- Lending
Transmission lines are the backbone of our nation’s power system, allowing electricity to flow from generation sources to consumers. As states like Minnesota transition toward a clean energy future, there is a need for modernizing and upgrading electric transmission systems.
- Policy
The Johnson Brothers Mill was built in 1945, and, at the time, was one of the most modern feed manufacturing buildings in southwest Iowa. The business continued to thrive until the 1990s, when changes occurred in the feed industry, and the mill closed. Margaret was able to get funding to restore the building.
- Small Towns
- Farm and Food
John Wallace siempre ha tenido preferencia por los pequeños rumiantes (ovejas y cabras). El fue criado en torno a la agricultura y, aunque se alejó durante algunos años mientras estaba en el ejército, la agricultura siempre ha sido su plan a largo plazo.
- Farm and Food
John Wallace has always had a preference for small ruminants (sheep and goats). He was reared around agriculture, and, although he stepped away for a few years while he was in the military, farming has been his long-term plan.
- Farm and Food
Andi McClintic has spent most of her life rooting for rural Nebraska and focusing her career on helping rural communities and businesses thrive. She works closely with all of the Center’s lenders, assisting them as they deal with small businesses and mortgage clients.
- Lending
As planting season winds down, farmers impacted by adverse weather events this spring may find themselves concerned about future crop yields. According to the National Weather Service, May 2024 had...
- Farm and Food
- Policy
For the past few summers, residents of Fremont, Nebraska, have had the good fortune to be able to sample authentic coastal flavors from Guerrero, Mexico, without leaving town.
- Lending
Durante los últimos veranos, los residentes de Fremont, Nebraska, han tenido la suerte de poder probar sabores auténticos costeros de Guerrero, México, sin tener que salir de la ciudad.
- Lending
After the House and Senate worked a long weekend to pass bills before a midnight deadline, Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session adjourned on May 20. The session brought progress to Minnesota’s clean energy transition.
- Policy
After months of anticipation, the U.S. House and Senate agriculture committees have taken initial steps in the long process of passing a new farm bill. The committees have been working on their...
- Small Towns
- Policy
Text messages, social media posts, and emails may be the primary forms of communication in today’s technology-driven world, but it was a simple postcard delivered to Will Corman’s mailbox in Superior...
- Policy
Aceptar la diversidad y fomentar la inclusión puede impulsar la prosperidad económica, el enriquecimiento cultural y la resiliencia comunitaria. El liderazgo intercultural no es sólo una habilidad: es una mentalidad y un compromiso para construir un futuro más brillante e inclusivo para nuestras comunidades rurales.
- Small Towns
Embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity can drive economic prosperity, cultural enrichment, and community resilience. Intercultural leadership isn't just a skill—it's a mindset and commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive future for our rural communities.
- Small Towns
Nestled within UMÓⁿHOⁿ Nation lies Walthill, a small village with a big story of community resilience and progress. In 2017, Walthill opened its new public library, marking the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and collaboration.
- Small Towns
Rachael Barlow y Heather Veik brindan un ambiente acogedor y cómodo para que todas las personas de diferentes edades se reunieran, trabajaran y crearán en su cafetería, River Mill Coffee Co., en Neligh, Nebraska. Por su dedicación de expandir su negocio y retribuir a su comunidad, Rachael y Heather fueron elegidas para recibir el Premio Emprendedor 2023 del Center for Rural Affairs.
- Lending
Rachael Barlow and Heather Veik provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for all ages to meet, work, and create at their coffee shop, River Mill Coffee Co., in Neligh, Nebraska. Because of their dedication to growing their business and giving back to their community, they were chosen to receive the Center for Rural Affairs 2023 Entrepreneur Award.
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