Articles tagged under: Farm Credit Administration

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Published December 13, 2019

The Farm Credit Administration is reporting steady earnings and higher capital throughout the Farm Credit System. Credit risk is higher for the year, but it is at acceptable levels. The quarterly report says credit stress is up, but the farm…