Ag Finance Updates
These articles summarize recent developments in agricultural finance and lending.
Current Updates
Slowdown in Farm Economy Continues
Agricultural credit conditions continued to decline amid a broader slowdown in the farm economy.
Large Operating Loans Continue to Drive Growth in Farm Lending Activity
The volume of new operating loans at commercial banks increased over 40% from last year, following annual growth of about 20%...
Farm debt continues to rise, but delinquencies remain low
Farm operating debt at commercial banks continued to increase at a rapid pace through mid-year.
Related Resources
Ag and the Economy
Find all of the Kansas City Fed's research on the agricultural economy.
Ag Credit Survey
The Kansas City Fed's quarterly Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions provides current indicators of the financial performance
Ag Symposium
The Kansas City Fed's Agricultural Symposium explores topics of current and emerging significance to agriculture.
Ag Outlooks
Research and updates from the Kansas City Fed highlighting developments in the agricultural economy.
Other Kansas City Fed Research
Review recent monetary policy, payments system and regional and community research from the Kansas City Fed.
About Ag Finance Updates: Data and Information
National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers: Historical Data | Tables | About the National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers
Commercial Bank Call Report Data: Historical Data | Tables | About the Commercial Bank Call Report Data
Federal Reserve Ag Credit Survey Data: Historical Data | Tables | About the Federal Reserve Ag Credit Surveys
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The information previously reported in sections A, B and C of the Agricultural Finance Databook is now reported in a disaggregated form. Data from each of the three sources are available with each corresponding release and select variables from each of the sections (A, B and C) of the Agricultural Finance Databook have been discontinued. Archived data from the discontinued Ag Finance Databook: Historical Data | Tables | About
Past Ag Finance Updates
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Slowdown in Farm Economy Continues | -
Large Operating Loans Continue to Drive Growth in Farm Lending Activity | -
Farm debt continues to rise, but delinquencies remain low | -
Subdued Farm Economy Begins Weighing on Credit Conditions | -
Farm Lending Activity Grows Swiftly | -
Farm Operating Debt Surges in Early 2024 | -
Farmland Growth Moderates as Credit Conditions Tighten | -
Operating Loans Boost Lending Activity | -
Non-Real Estate Lending Lifted Farm Debt in 2023 | -
Steady Growth in Farmland Values Continues | -
Smaller Loan Sizes Keep Farm Lending Activity Muted | -
Higher Interest Costs Could Dampen Demand for Farmland |