Finance and Credit
Overview
Farmers must often borrow large amounts of capital and incur sizeable debts in order to operate and maintain their farming operations. Thus, the complex network of state and federal statutes, regulations, case law, and lending institutions that comprise the area of farm credit is of increasing significance to those involved in all aspects agricultural production. Read the full overview.
Note: Recently added resources are posted at the top of the applicable sections.
Major Statutes
Regulations
Case Law
Note: Recently summarized cases are listed and linked in Recent Postings.
Center Research Publications
Congressional Research Service Reports
Finance and Credit
Federal Loan Programs
Reference Resources
General Program Administration
Guaranteed Loan Making and Servicing
Direct Loanmaking
Regular Direct Loan Servicing
Direct Loan Servicing - Special and Inventory Property Management
Special Programs
(FLAG, 2005)