Ag Finance Updates
These articles summarize recent developments in agricultural finance and lending.
Current Updates
Farm Debt at Ag Banks Climbed in 2024
Farm debt at agricultural banks grew considerably in 2024 and delinquency rates increased from historic lows.
Farm Real Estate Values were Steady in 2024
Agricultural real estate values in the Midwest and plains states were flat through the end of 2024.
Farm Lending Grew Sharply to End 2024
Strong growth in farm lending activity at commercial banks continued into the fourth quarter of 2024.
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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Farm Lending Increases Alongside Larger Operating Loans | -
Farm Debt at Ag Banks Climbed in 2024 | -
Farm Real Estate Values were Steady in 2024 | -
Farm Lending Grew Sharply to End 2024 | -
Growth in farm debt eases but continues to pressure ag bank liquidity | -
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 |