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USDA Explores Borrower Authority and Rural Broadband Protection Act
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is exploring a significant increase in its borrowing authority to strengthen financial support programs for farmers facing ongoing economic strain, and Rural Broadband Association applauds Congressional passage of the Rural Broadband Protection Act.
Flexibility in Focus for Almond Industry
California Ag Today
USDA considers added financial flexibility for almond operations.
Crapo and big beautiful bill
Idaho Ag Today
U.S. Senator Mike Crapo says the One Big Beautiful Bill is One Big Beautiful win for Idaho farmers and ranchers.
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.
Interest Rates and Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Soaring interest costs are cutting into farm profits this year, and one Ag senator blames administration spending policies, according to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley.
Inflation Rising
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Inflation was up in July. A rebound in energy and travel costs led to the first jump in consumer prices in over a year, as inflation accelerated by just over 3% from a year ago.
California Dairies Reduce Methane and Farm Credit for Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are making progress in reducing methane emissions, and Senator Chuck Grassley to reintroduce Farm Credit for Americans Act.
Crunch Time in Congress
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It's crunch time as Democrats and Republicans wait to see who blinks first with a government shutdown and billions in ag-related spending on the line.
Farmers Borrowing Less and Tractor Sales Soar
The Agribusiness Update
With pandemic aid in their hands, farmers are borrowing less for operating expenses, and Tractor sales in March soar.
U.S. Philippines Meat Talks and U.S. Milk Production Down
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announces progress in U.S.-Philippines trade talks involving red meat, and U.S. milk production and storage numbers down.
Farmer Mac Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Much like Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, Farmer Mac is there for your lending needs.
Farmer Mac Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Like Freddie Mac, Farmer Mac is there for your borrowing needs.
Forest Health Legislation
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse talks about legislation to fund forest management and curtail wildfire borrowing.
Improving Farm Loans
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
In an effort to entice more people to enter agriculture as a profession the USDA has announced that it will be improving farm loans.