Rural Development Office

07/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/14/2026 13:43

Stakeholder Announcement: Webinar Announced for Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply Program

(Washington, D.C., July 14, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a webinar for potential applicants to learn how they can access funding through the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) program. The webinar is open to the public and will take place on July 16, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET. Interested participants may register here.

During the session, participants will hear a comprehensive overview of FIELDS from program experts who will discuss a program overview, eligibility, and application requirements.

The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is utilizing the services of USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service to make funding available through FIELDS, with $500 million in awards to expand domestic production capacity, promote competition, strengthen supply chain resilience, and increase fertilizer availability for U.S. farmers in support of agricultural productivity and the production of agricultural commodities.

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