USDA now accepts online farm loan applications
More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each now have an online option that provides an electronic ...
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Ag sector’s current realities mean a shift for bankers, new Farm Bill priorities
One of the top priorities for the banking industry, as many farms over the next decade may be switching hands ...
USDA highlights programs helping distressed farm borrowers, outlines 2023 goals
In 2022, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency FSA provided nearly $800 million in assistance to distressed borrowers.
USDA provides nearly $800 million in loan relief, more aid to come
The relief effort is part of the $3.1 billion allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act for distressed borrowers of USDA ...
USDA to Guarantee $1 Billion in Loans for Rural Businesses, Ag Producers
With many rural businesses and agricultural producers facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19, the Department of Agriculture today ...
Kansas Banker Urges Support for ABA-Backed Ag Bill
Kansas banker Shan Hanes testified before a House Agriculture Subcommitee today, offering the association’s perspective on agricultural credit issues in ...
ABA Calls for Updates to USDA’s Farm Loan Programs
In a statement for the record before today’s House Agriculture Committee hearing on the rural economy, ABA called on lawmakers ...
USDA to Restore Full-Time Operation of Farm Service Agency
As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, the Department of Agriculture announced that it will temporarily resume full-time operations ...
USDA to Temporarily Reopen FSA Offices During Shutdown
With the government shutdown now approaching its fourth week, the Farm Service Agency will temporarily reopen several of its offices ...
Congress Passes ABA-Backed 2018 Farm Bill
With a vote of 369 to 47 today, the House approved the 2018 Farm Bill.
