farm credit administration

The Farm Credit Administration is encouraging Farm Credit System lenders to work with borrowers who have been affected by the extensive flooding in the Midwest.  The mid-March “bomb cyclone” dropped heavy rain and triggered massive snowmelt, which led to widespread flooding in the Midwest, particularly in Nebraska and Iowa.  Known damages ...

According to a  new report presented to the Farm Credit Administration, profit margins for farmers nationwide  are expected to increase in the coming months, led by corn and soybean growers.  The report shows profit margins are expected to decline for livestock producers though, as rising grain prices drive up feed costs, and Southwest pasture conditions deteriorate because of severe drought.   Th

President Obama designated Dallas Tonsager as the new Chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration effective November 22nd.   Tonsager had been a member of the FCA board as well as chairman of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation board of directors.  ...