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Agricultural Banking

ABA's advocacy, research and education is focused on helping the nation's agricultural and rural banks perform their vital role lending to and supporting rural America.

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New Report Outlines 2025 Ag Borrower Profitability

What factors led higher overall farm profitability in 2025? ABA and Farmer Mac's latest report takes a closer look.

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ABA Agricultural Banks Performance Scorecard

Benchmarks your quarterly performance on 23 indicators against peer banks of similar size and agricultural loan concentration.

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Our Experts

Ed Elfmann

Ed Elfmann

Senior Vice President, Agricultural & Rural Banking Policy

For questions on agricultural and rural banking policy

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Deborah Whiteside

Deborah Whiteside

Senior Vice President, Vendor Evaluation

Strategic partnerships in Innovation & Finance

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Anthony Pardal

Vice President, State Legislation

For questions on agriculture, rural banking and cannabis, as well as state and local advocacy

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Press Contact

Sarah Grano

(202) 663-5470

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Agricultural and Rural Bankers Committee

14 agricultural and rural bankers from around the country volunteers their time to provide guidance and recommendations.

ABA Ag Bankers Exchange

Engage with fellow ag bankers to share information, exchange insights and discuss the latest policy developments impacting rural lending and credit, and ag-focused financial services.

Ag Banking Email Bulletin

Get an easy-to-read, monthly summary of news, issues and original reporting for agricultural lenders and rural bankers.