Vilsack Talks Farm Credit
In a recent trip to Texas, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addressed the need for the USDA to expand access to farm credit for veterans and new farmers. Farmers across…
Farm Credit Officials Worried About Drought
Some of the top farm credit officials in the nation are worried about the impact of the ongoing drought on the farm and financial sector. With drought conditions nationwide showing…
Vilsack Downplays Potential Farm Crisis
Despite record high farm incomes and high crop prices, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is still reassuring the American people that rumors of an impending farm crisis are unfounded. American…
Black Farmers File USDA Settlement Claims
Black farmers who have alleged discrimination at the hand of the U.S. Department of Agriculture have been given an extended opportunity to take part in USDA financial settlements. Between 1981…
USDA Recruits Young Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency recently announced a nationwide drive to recruit up to 100,000 new farmers within the next several years. The agency’s announcement is partially…
Stabenow Defends Farm Spending
In the face of tough economic times and political gridlock in Washington, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow remains committed to advancing agricultural interests. As chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Stabenow…
Land Values Worry Credit Officials
The recent rise in farm values has many farmers across the country ecstatic. While the past year has seen repeated bouts of poor weather that have been difficult for many…
History of American Agricultural Finance
In 1781, in his Notes on the State of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson stated that the “cultivators of the earth are the most virtuous and independent citizens.” A few years later,…
Money for Farms
In countless conversations over the past couple of months I hear one question often, "Are farm loans still available?" The answer is yes, money for farm loans is just as…