Congress Passes ABA-Backed 2018 Farm Bill
With a vote of 369 to 47 today, the House approved the 2018 Farm Bill.
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Podcast: Strategies That Work for Small Market Economic Development
Small cities, small towns and rural areas are facing a variety of structural headwinds, from demographic declines to globalization to the digital transformation of the economy. But locally owned community banks remain a strong countervailing force to help these communities navigate the transition.
Something Worth Fighting For
A banker’s encouraging words at a tough moment: “If you are in this, we are in with you.”
‘Reform Farm Credit’ Website Exposes Farm Credit System Shortfall
Reform Farm Credit — a website created as part of ABA’s effort to reach influential…
Agencies Release 2017 CRA Data on Small Business, Community Development Lending
The federal banking agencies today released 2017 Community Reinvestment Act data on small business, small farm and community development lending.
ABA Calls on USDA to Strengthen Rural Development Loan Programs
In a comment later to the U.S. Department of Agriculture today, the American Bankers Association called on USDA to strengthen its rural development guaranteed loan programs.
Where Jeff Szyperski Knows Your Name
Meet ABA’s 2018-19 chairman.
Podcast: A Rural Ag Bank Dodges the Consolidation Trend
On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Scott discusses how she teamed up with investors in her community to keep Union State Bank independent and provides advice for community bankers seeking to follow the same path.
The Import of Exports
In an uncertain trade policy environment, agricultural lenders and producers prepare for difficult times on the farm.