ABA’s Ag Committee: Helping the Ag Sector Stay Competitive and Prepared
ABA’s Ag Banking newsletter recently spoke David Coggins, ABA's ag committee chair, to learn a little more about his priorities ...
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, Tennessee, Arkansas, Illinois and part ...
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 ...
