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Farm Bill Now or Later
Fruit Grower Report
With Congress back in session along with a new Ag Secretary and of course the President, is there any chance of getting a new farm bill done this year or will we let the new Congress worry about it in 2025?
Lenders Urge Stronger Sugar Policy and Wheat Production Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Farm lenders and financial experts sent a letter to Ag leaders urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sugar policy in the Farm Bill and oppose efforts to weaken the farm safety net, and U.S. wheat production for 2024-25 is forecast at 2.008 billion bushels, the largest crop since 2016-17.
What Worries Ag Lenders with the Farm Bill?
California Ag Today
Top of the list on congressional priorities is, unsurprisingly, the 2023 Farm Bill. Being seriously impactful to everything agriculture, all corners of the industry keep a close watch on the developments. The ag lending community is no exception.
What Worries Ag Lenders with the Farm Bill?
California Ag Today
Top of the list on congressional priorities is, unsurprisingly, the 2023 Farm Bill. Being seriously impactful to everything agriculture, all corners of the industry keep a close watch on the developments. The ag lending community is no exception.
Curtailment of Colorado River Water and U.S. Sweet Potato Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Federal officials may curtail Colorado River water allotments in California and other states, and we are not the only country enjoying U.S. sweet potatoes.
Grain Barges on Mississippi Down and U.S. Sweet Potato Exports
The Agribusiness Update
Grain barges being unloaded in New Orleans in September and October dropped significantly, and we are not the only country enjoying U.S. sweet potatoes.
Ag Economic Outlook Red Flags
California Ag Today
The agricultural economic outlook for 2022 remains solid. Senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Cortney Cowley says while things look good on the surface, there will be things to watch out for this year.
Farm Economy Sound and China Lifts Ban on U.S. Poultry
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says U.S. Farm Economy still sound, and China lifts ban on U.S. poultry.
Ag Lender Survey Reveals Top Concerns and Expectations for 2020
Land & Livestock Report
Ag Lender Survey Reveals Top Concerns and Expectations for 2020
Ag Bankers Praise Farm Bill's Credit Title
Land & Livestock Report
Ag Bankers Praise Farm Bill's Credit Title
Farmer Mac Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Financial challenges facing producers are addressed by Farmer Mac.
Net Farm Income Down and Farm Bill Growing on Hard-Line GOP
The Agribusiness Update
USDA predicts Net Farm Income will be down for fourth time in five years, and Farm Bill becoming more attractive to hard-line conservatives.
Interest Grows in U.S. Crop Insurance and Brazil Food Safety
The Agribusiness Update
Interest growing from other nations in U.S. Crop Insurance Program, and USDA still concerned about Brazilian Food Safety Practices following beef scandal.
FDA to Redefine "Healthy" and Ag Lenders expect rise in loan demand
The Agribusiness Update
FDA considers comments to redefine "healthy" in American foods, and Ag lenders expect loan demand to rise.
Jobs Bill for Rural Washington Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A proposed Jobs Bill could be a boost for Rural Washington
Jobs Bill for Rural Washington Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A proposed Jobs Bill could be a boost for Rural Washington
A Difficult Year for Dairy
Line on Agriculture
After a difficult year one dairy industry official says it is important to work ahead and get with lenders now to have a successful 2010.