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Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-899| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 aims to enhance access to credit for farmers and ranchers by modifying several provisions of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. This legislation significantly increases the maximum loan amounts for various Farm Service Agency programs, effective beginning fiscal year 2025, raising limits for direct farm ownership loans from $600,000 to $850,000 and guaranteed farm ownership loans from $1,750,000 to $3,000,000. The bill also increases maximum direct operating loans from $400,000 to $750,000 and guaranteed operating loans from $1,750,000 to $2,600,000. Furthermore, the maximum microloan amount is doubled from $50,000 to $100,000, providing more capital for smaller agricultural operations. These adjustments reflect a recognition of rising costs and capital needs in the agricultural sector, aiming to modernize federal agricultural credit programs. A key provision establishes a new program for refinancing distressed guaranteed loans into direct loans issued by the Farm Service Agency. The Secretary of Agriculture must promulgate regulations within one year, allowing this refinancing if the guaranteed loan is distressed, the borrower has unsuccessfully sought resolution with the original lender, and there is a reasonable chance for the operation's success. This initiative aims to provide a lifeline to struggling farmers by offering more flexible direct loan options. Additionally, the bill revises the method for adjusting loan limits for inflation, shifting to a weighted average of per-acre United States farm real estate, cropland, and pasture values. It also amends the down payment loan program by removing a specific dollar cap, thereby linking the 45% loan limit more directly to the purchase price or appraised value, subject to overall farm ownership loan limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2890
Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2890
    Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1991
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2890: Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023
  • HR 119-1991: Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-899| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
The Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 aims to enhance access to credit for farmers and ranchers by modifying several provisions of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. This legislation significantly increases the maximum loan amounts for various Farm Service Agency programs, effective beginning fiscal year 2025, raising limits for direct farm ownership loans from $600,000 to $850,000 and guaranteed farm ownership loans from $1,750,000 to $3,000,000. The bill also increases maximum direct operating loans from $400,000 to $750,000 and guaranteed operating loans from $1,750,000 to $2,600,000. Furthermore, the maximum microloan amount is doubled from $50,000 to $100,000, providing more capital for smaller agricultural operations. These adjustments reflect a recognition of rising costs and capital needs in the agricultural sector, aiming to modernize federal agricultural credit programs. A key provision establishes a new program for refinancing distressed guaranteed loans into direct loans issued by the Farm Service Agency. The Secretary of Agriculture must promulgate regulations within one year, allowing this refinancing if the guaranteed loan is distressed, the borrower has unsuccessfully sought resolution with the original lender, and there is a reasonable chance for the operation's success. This initiative aims to provide a lifeline to struggling farmers by offering more flexible direct loan options. Additionally, the bill revises the method for adjusting loan limits for inflation, shifting to a weighted average of per-acre United States farm real estate, cropland, and pasture values. It also amends the down payment loan program by removing a specific dollar cap, thereby linking the 45% loan limit more directly to the purchase price or appraised value, subject to overall farm ownership loan limits.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2890
Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2890
    Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1991
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2890: Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023
  • HR 119-1991: Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted