ABA’s Nichols: Educating lawmakers on issues like ACRE and capital rules takes teamwork
Working with state banking associations is just part of the teamwork it takes for effective issue advocacy, Nichols said. Bankers' ...
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What now for the Farm Bill?
The timing and consequences of the farm bill expiring vary by program across the breadth of the act, according to ...
USDA increases conservation program funding, broadens reach
The agency issued more than $1.77 billion this year to agricultural producers and landowners through its Conservation Reserve Program.
USDA expands fertilizer, double-cropping programs
In 2022, USDA announced the expansion of insurance coverage for double cropping, which allows farmers to plant a second crop ...
Iowa’s Feenstra, other House lawmakers driving farm-focused legislation
New legislation proposals focus on crop insurance for future farmers and veterans, while another is related to manufacturing and agricultural ...
USDA provides funding for underserved and veteran farmers
Approximately $45 million will be made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to organizations that help underserved and veteran ...
Bipartisan ACRE legislation introduced in the House
ACRE would amend IRS code to level the playing field for community banks to administer agricultural real estate loans by ...
Local Farms and Food Act introduced in both houses
Bill would strengthen food systems infrastructure and promote local economic development.
Farm Credit Watch: My Farm Bill wish list
Bert Ely outlines five critical items that are key provisions Congress should include in the upcoming Farm Bill.
FarmerMac partners on program offering interest rate rebates for sustainability
The program will provide interest rate rebate payments to participating U.S. farmers for performing sustainable practices and providing annual agronomic ...
