Farm Credit Watch: Large FCS Association Launches Consumer Lending Brand
On Aug.1, Farm Credit Mid-America (MidAm), the second largest FCS association, announced at a PGA Tour event that it was rebranding its consumer lending division.
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USDA Now Accepting Applications from Producers Seeking Trade, Tariff Relief
The United States Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from farmers and ranchers that have been adversely affected by recent tariffs to receive relief under its Market Facilitation Program.
ABA, Farm Groups Urge Lawmakers to Quickly Reconcile House, Senate Farm Bills
As Congress prepares to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the farm bill, the American Bankers Association joined a broad coalition of financial, agricultural and other trade associations in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to finalize the bill ahead of the current farm bill’s expiration on Sept. 30.
Reg Relief for Real Estate Lenders
How S. 2155 advances needed changes to real estate lending regulations.
Coalition Urges Senate to Protect Crop Insurance
A coalition of more than 600 agricultural banking and insurance organizations — including ABA — and other ag industry constituents signed onto a letter to members of the Senate urging them to oppose any harmful amendments in the 2018 Farm Bill that would increase the cost of, reduce or limit participation in, or harm private sector delivery of crop insurance.
House Approves 2018 Farm Bill
By a narrow vote of 213 to 211, the House today passed the 2018 farm bill, a crucial step toward ensuring the well-being of the nation’s farmers and ranchers and the 2,000 farm banks that serve them.
Farmer Mac Reports Earnings for First Quarter
Farmer Mac reported $372.1 million in net new business for the first quarter of 2018, bringing its outstanding business volume to $19.4 billion.
ABA, ICBA Write to Lawmakers in Support of 2018 Farm Bill
In a joint letter with the Independent Community Bankers of America yesterday, ABA wrote to leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees thanking them for their efforts to craft the 2018 Farm Bill.