USDA Provides Extra ARP Funds for Local Food Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program.
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Podcast: Exit Interview with Jelena McWilliams, Part 2
McWilliams discusses several policy aspects of her tenure at the FDIC, including climate risk, small-dollar lending, CRA reform and the Mission-Driven Bank Fund.
CFPB Releases 2022 Lists of Rural, Underserved Counties
The CFPB today released the lists of rural counties and rural or underserved counties that entities can use in 2022 to determine whether they are exempt from certain regulatory requirements of the Truth in Lending Act.
USDA Investing in Risk Management Training for Farmers
USDA is investing up to $2 million in cooperative agreements this year for risk management education and training programs that support historically underserved producers, small-scale farmers and conservation practices.
New Loan Program Connects Ag Financial Performance with Environmental Conservation
The Environmental Defense Fund is partnering with Farmers Business Network on farm loans to give farmers who meet climate and water quality standards with lower interest rates and agronomic insights to improve on-farm conservation.
Ag Secretary Discusses Farming and Rural Economy During House Hearing
Department of Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack testified before the House Agriculture Committee on the state of the rural economy and the upcoming reauthorization of the farm bill.
ABA Foundation Raises Nearly $40,000 in Support of Kentucky Tornado Relief Efforts
The ABA Foundation—in partnership with the Kentucky Bankers Association—has raised nearly $40,000 to support relief efforts in the wake of recent devastating tornadoes in Kentucky through its Disaster Relief Program. ABA also announced that it will make a $50,000 donation to the fund.
Kentucky Tornadoes: Ag Banks Provide More Than Financial Resources
On Dec. 10-11, 2021, a violent line of tornadoes moved across several states, including Kentucky,…
Prologue and Predictions: 2021’s Ag Policy Shifts and a Look at the Coming Year
Changes at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and congressional leadership made 2021 an exciting year in policy development, and the coming year promises even more change.
USDA Makes Funds Available to Bolster Food Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is deploying $100 million under the new Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program to make nearly $1 billion in loan guarantees.