Inflation Reduction Act includes billions for ag and rural programs
The $750 billion legislation includes $40 billion for agriculture and rural programs, much of it in climate, sustainability and rural energy.
Browsing: Rural
Farm Credit Watch: Has rural America been set up for another farmland bust?
Is history about to repeat itself? In rural America it just might as the Federal Reserve moves too aggressively to push up interest rates to deflate the inflation that has erupted in recent months.
ABA Data Bank: America’s banks support rural communities
U.S. banks extended $179 billion in farm loans in 2021, of which $99.6 billion came from farm banks that specialize in the ag space.
Sen. Moran Stresses Importance of Keeping Rural Banks Competitive
During the ABA Summit, Sen. Moran (R-Kan.) reiterated his support for ECORA and other legislation intended to bolster the competitiveness of rural banks.
Farm Credit Watch: Clarity Is the Order of the Day
Bert Ely examines multiple issues, including government sponsored enterprises spending big money on marketing and branding, the accuracy of bank ranking definitions and levels of Farm Credit System lending.
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.
ABA Highlights Agriculture Issues in March
March is National Agricultural Month, and ABA shining a spotlight on trainings and events for agricultural bankers.