WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert made the following statement after Senate agriculture leaders called for expanded agriculture assistance in the upcoming continuing resolution:
“Farm Credit thanks Chairmen Boozman and Hoeven for championing expanded agriculture assistance. Many row crop and specialty crop producers continue to struggle because of economic and weather pressures outside of their control. This proposal will help farmers and ranchers until updated Farm Bill programs take effect this fall.
“Further, including increased FSA loan limits is an important step in ensuring farmers and ranchers can access credit to survive this downturn and expand their operations in the future. Farm Credit has supported increasing these loan limits since the beginning of the Farm Bill process. Farm Credit appreciates the Senators’ work on this vital provision and looks forward to working with FSA in leveraging this enhanced tool to strengthen farmers, ranchers and rural communities.”
Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services, today and tomorrow. It has been fulfilling its mission of helping rural America grow and thrive for more than a century with the capital necessary to make businesses successful and by financing vital infrastructure and communication services. For more information visit www.farmcredit.com.
