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26
May

COVID-19 Sparks Interest in Rural Properties

May 26, 2020

By: Ted Black

A combination of a low interest rate environment and available inventory has driven increased mortgage requests across the country. Ted Black, Director of Country Living from Farm Credit East, shares how residential mortgage lending has adapted its operations to continue serving customers through the coronavirus pandemic.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: country living
22
May

USDA’s New Direct Payments Program for Farmers

May 22, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, the USDA Farm Service Agency will begin accepting applications from producers with COVID-related losses for a wide range of commodities. Learn more about how payments will be calculated for various commodities.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: usda
19
May

Crop Growers Spring Update

May 19, 2020

By: Jeremy Forrett

Crop Growers agents are eager to continue serving customers as the country begins phased reopening. See upcoming important dates and deadlines, as well as new procedure for acreage reporting. Contact your Crop Growers agent for more information.

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Posted In: Farm Credit

Tags: crop growers, crop insurance, insurance
15
May

What’s inside the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

May 15, 2020

By: Chris Laughton

On April 17, the USDA unveiled details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for agriculture, which includes $16 billion in direct support to agricultural producers and $3 billion to purchase and distribute agriculture products to Americans in need. Read a summary of these two main components.

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Posted In: Ag Economy

Tags: administration, ag expenses, community support, cost of production, crop expenses, dairy, fruit & vegetables, fruit production, legislation, livestock, market access, produce management, usda, vegetable production