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USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
California Ag Today
The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
USDA Reopens 2,100 Offices to Aid Farmers During Shutdown
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Associated Press reports the USDA is restoring key Farm Service Agency operations to help producers access $3 billion in aid, drawing praise from the National Cotton Council.
Farm Costs Stay High: Why the Fed’s September Meeting Matters
Southeast Regional Ag News
Even with a slight dip in 2024 spending, rising interest, weak exports, and lower crop prices keep pressure on producers.
Costs Keep Climbing: Farmers Face Rising Interest, Lower Prices
California Ag Today
Even with slightly lower overall expenses in 2024, producers across California and the U.S. are still feeling the pinch of high input costs, rising interest rates, and falling commodity prices.
Tax Relief and Federal Aid on the Way for Farmers Hit by Hurricane Helene
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia’s governor has signed off on tax breaks for producers recovering from Hurricane Helene, helping keep more federal disaster relief in farmers’ pockets. With federal dollars set to start flowing soon, Southeast ag producers may finally see some much-needed relief.
Senators Push USDA for Clarity on New Farm Loan Reviews
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are among a group of lawmakers questioning a USDA policy that could slow down certain farm loans. At issue: extra layers of review and concerns over borrower privacy.
Senators Push USDA for Clarity on New Farm Loan Reviews
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are among a group of lawmakers questioning a USDA policy that could slow down certain farm loans. At issue: extra layers of review and concerns over borrower privacy.
Senators Push USDA for Clarity on New Farm Loan Reviews
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are among a group of lawmakers questioning a USDA policy that could slow down certain farm loans. At issue: extra layers of review and concerns over borrower privacy.
Senators Push USDA for Clarity on New Farm Loan Reviews
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are among a group of lawmakers questioning a USDA policy that could slow down certain farm loans. At issue: extra layers of review and concerns over borrower privacy.
Back to the 80s?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Randy Dickhut, farmland analyst for Agricultural Economic Insights, says there is one major difference between now and where we were forty years ago as we look at interest rates.
The KISS Method of Farm Loans
Southeast Regional Ag News
A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency.
Time to Streamline the FSA Loan Process?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Slowing things down right at the get-go is the loan application. The initial paperwork is 29-pages at the short end according the USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.
Farm Loan Application Tool
Farm of the Future
The Farm Service Agency is rolling out a new loan assistance tool to help farmers understand programs and eligibility.