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USDA Rural Development Direct Loans are part of the portfolio of housing programs designed to improve access to home buying in rural America. (Rod Bain and Tennessee realtor Renea Veach)
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack says USDA is making more investments to diversify the nation's meat supply while boosting incomes for small and mid-sized livestock producers. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack telling reporters that USDA is always looking for ways to boost the incomes of farmers, especially small and mid-sized producers.