Articles tagged under: Farm Credit Administration
Solid Results for Farm Credit System in First Nine Months of the Year
Published December 18, 2023
In its quarterly report on agricultural conditions, the Farm Credit Administration reports the Farm Credit System enjoyed solid financial results for the first nine months of the year. The loan portfolio is performing well with nonperforming assets at a low…FCA Reports Loan Volume for Small, Beginning Farmers
Published August 11, 2023
The Farm Credit Association board reports total loan volume increased more than nine percent in 2022. Loans for young farmers, 35 years and younger, rose six percent. Beginning farmer loan volume is up nearly ten percent and up over five…FCA Offers Economic Outlook
Published June 9, 2023
While many crop input costs have declined, farmers are likely facing tighter margins this year. The Farm Credit Administration has released its quarterly report on the farm economy. It says grain stocks will likely increase due to a big crop…FCA Appoints Duran as Chief of Staff
Published June 6, 2023
Farm Credit Administration Chairman and CEO Vincent Logan has named Maribel Duran as chief of staff. Duran comes to FCA from USDA where she served as deputy chief of staff to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.Commodity Prices Partially Offset High Input Costs
Published June 10, 2022
The new quarterly report on the farm economy from the Farm Credit Administration says diesel prices have been driven by high crude oil prices and refining issues. Supply chain problems are limiting the availability of farm machinery and parts. The…Farm Credit Administration Issues Q1 Report on Farm Economy
Published April 15, 2022
The Farm Credit Administration cites high inflation and the increase in interest rates as concerns. Oil prices were rising before the Russian invasion of Ukraine but continued to surge. The report says corn prices have reached their highest level since…FCA: Loan Quality is ‘Very Good’
Published December 10, 2021
The Farm Credit Administration has received its quarterly report on the farm financial situation. Farmland sales remain strong with bankers reporting double-digit gains for cropland. Loan quality is described as ‘very good,’ but challenges continue for certain areas. Export demand…FCA Reviews Farm Financial Situation
Published September 11, 2020
In its quarterly review on the farm economy, the Farm Credit Administration said general financial conditions are recovering from the big drop-off this spring. Poor weather and export demand have given corn and soybean prices a boost, but the FCA…FCA Releases Annual Report on Young, Beginning and Small Farmer Loans
Published August 14, 2020
The Farm Credit Administration has released its annual report on the performance of the young, beginning and small farmers in its portfolio. For the entire farm credit system, the dollar volume of outstanding loans increased 6.3 percent. For the young,…