ABA: Prestigious Ag Banking Award Goes to Pennsylvania Banker
The American Bankers Association Center for Agricultural and Rural Banking will present Pennsylvania banker Michael H. Firestine with its annual Bruning Award for his leadership and outstanding dedication to providing credit and financial guidance to farmers, ranchers and rural businesses. The award will be presented at the ABA National Agricultural Bankers Conference in Milwaukee on…
USDA: Agency Seeks Information on Existing Rules for Modification or Repeal
Pursuant to Executive Order 13777, “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda” the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting information to assist in identifying existing regulations that should be modified or repealed. USDA requests comments on several questions including the following: regulations that result in the elimination of jobs, or inhibit job creation; regulations that…