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Recent FSA Changes to the Farm Loan Program

On September 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (“USDA”) Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) published a final rule making policy changes...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Distressed Farm Credit Loans

Agricultural production requires large amounts of capital- everything from land to equipment to seed, livestock or other inputs- to operate, leading...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Defaulting on FSA Loans

Agricultural operations are capital intensive, often requiring producers to take out loans to fund operating costs. Producers may receive loans from...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Roadmap for Distressed Agricultural Borrowers

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Economic Research Service (“ERS”), the total amount of farm debt in 2025 was...