USDA improves access to credit by streamlining and modernizing farm loans

(Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving access to credit for farmers and ranchers by making farm loan policy and technology improvements, reducing administrative burdens and strengthening financial security. These updates will increase efficiency by expediting the application process for direct loans, streamlining the process for certain guarantee…