Senate Ag Committee advances Farm Bill
The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Farm Bill after it had previously stalled, with the current version of the legislation...
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ABA recognizes excellence in agricultural finance with 2026 Bruning, Blanchfield Awards
ABA announced the recipients of its highly regarded Bruning and Blanchfield Awards, the association's premier awards presented annually for significant...
Senate Ag Committee reaches an impasse on Farm Bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the Farm Bill after committee Democrats objected that the legislation did not contain...
ABA: Senate Farm Bill draft mostly a good deal for ag banks
From the perspective of the American Bankers Association’s agriculture and rural policy team, the Senate Farm Bill currently set for...
Report: Despite headwinds, farmland investments stable long term
Farmland investments will, over the long term, continue to offer a "credible and actionable pathway" for investors, according to a...
Fed ag lender survey predicts bleak farm income, spending picture
Lenders reported that interest rates for most farm loans increased slightly, while demand for credit increased. Loan renewals and extensions...
Farm banks continue deep rural roots, strong role in ag financing
Farm banks accounted for more than one-third of all farm lending nationwide while maintaining solid capital, profitability and employment levels...
House passes Farm Bill
The House voted 224-200 in favor of its version of the Farm Bill, sending the legislation to the Senate.
Rep. Scott dies at age 80
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott (D-Ga.) has died at age 80, House Democrats announced. Scott was a member...
Upcoming Farm Bill negotiations: What should ag lenders expect?
As lawmakers on Capitol Hill are finally moving closer to an updated version of the Farm Bill after a few...
