McLean County Farm Bureau

USDA INVESTS IN RURAL ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN 13 STATES –

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is investing $251 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. The funding includes $38.2 million to finance smart grid technologies that improve system operations and monitor grid security. (USDA)