USDA Ditches Race, Sex Perks in Farm Programs After Court Slap

2026-04581 — OneRD Annual Notice of Guarantee Fee Rates, Periodic Retention Fee Rates, Loan Guarantee Percentage and Fee for Issuance of the Loan Note Guarantee Prior to Construction Completion for Fiscal Year 2026

Starting October 1, 2025, the USDA’s Rural Development agencies are updating the fees and loan guarantee percentages for their loan programs that help rural businesses, housing, utilities, and energy projects. If you’re applying for these loans in fiscal year 2026, expect new rates for guarantee fees, retention fees, and issuance fees before construction finishes. These changes keep the programs running smoothly and support rural communities with fair costs.

2025-22567 — OneRD Guaranteed Loan Regulation

The USDA fixed some mistakes in the OneRD Guaranteed Loan rules that affect businesses and communities using loans for things like water, energy, and rural projects. These corrections clear up confusing definitions and bring back important parts accidentally removed. The updated rules take effect December 11, 2025, helping keep loan programs running smoothly without changing the money involved.

2026-01934 — Notice of Funding Opportunities for the Strategic Economic and Community Development Program for FY 2026

The USDA is offering money in 2026 to help communities work together on big projects that boost local economies and improve living conditions. Different programs have set deadlines and specific ways to apply, so folks interested should check the USDA website soon. This funding supports loans and grants aimed at making rural areas stronger and more connected.

2025-15642 — Removal of Obsolete Regulation

The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development is cleaning house by removing old, unnecessary rules from 7 CFR part 1930. This change helps cut down confusion and paperwork for everyone involved, making things simpler and smoother. No costs or deadlines are affected—just a fresh start with clearer rules!

2025-15485 — Notice of Request for Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection

USDA Rural Development wants to keep collecting info for their Strategic Economic and Community Development Program. This means folks involved with rural projects will keep sharing important data, with no new costs or big changes. The extension helps keep things running smoothly without extra paperwork headaches.

2025-04988 — Amendment of Rural Development Funding Opportunities Pursuant to the Executive Order “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing”; Correction of Rural Energy for America Funding Notice

The USDA Rural Development is updating 14 funding programs to remove diversity and equity scoring rules, following a new Executive Order. If you’ve already applied, don’t worry—you don’t need to apply again. Plus, they fixed a mistake by adding a missing funding source for rural energy projects, so more money is available soon.

Previous: 2025-12875 — Airworthiness Directives; DG Aviation GmbH (Type Certificate Previously Held by DG Flugzeugbau GmbH) Gliders

If you own a DG-1000T glider, listen up! The FAA found a problem where the propeller might come off, so they’re making you update your flight manual and add special 'Motor INOP' signs to keep you safe. You’ll need to do this soon to keep flying without worries, but it won’t cost a fortune.

Next: 2025-12885 — Removal of Class E Airspace; Sunbury, PA

The FAA is removing the special controlled airspace around the Sunbury Community Hospital Heliport in Pennsylvania because the heliport is closed and no longer used. This change means pilots won’t need extra airspace rules there anymore, making flying simpler and safer. No costs or delays are expected, and the update happens soon to keep things current.