Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:44AM CDT
Congress will look to make some adjustments to USDA's loan programs when lawmakers get around to writing several sections of the farm bill. Farmers and agricultural lenders offered similar demands for reforms and updates, such as increasing loan limits and quicker approvals of guaranteed loans offered by lenders.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:13PM CDT
While more farmers are leaning on bank financing for 2025, others are finding it tough to stay in business. Farm banks are well-situated to support increased loan demand as capital levels and profitability grew in 2024.