ABA Applauds House Passage of the 2026 Farm Bill

"We thank the House for passing the 2026 Farm Bill, critical legislation that supports farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the country. Banks remain a primary source of credit for agricultural producers of all sizes, and this bill strengthens the tools lenders need to meet the evolving needs of rural America.

"The Farm Bill includes important policy reforms that enhance credit availability, strengthen risk management, and improve lending programs for producers facing rising costs and uncertain markets. We also appreciate provisions that modernize Farm Service Agency loan guarantee limits, improve beginning farmer programs, update the Farmer Mac statute, and create opportunities for faster access to credit when it is needed most.

"We urge the Senate to complete its work on the Farm Bill so Congress can provide the long-term certainty and stability that America's agricultural economy depends on."

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