Farms.com Home   News

USDA Announces Commodity Credit Corporation Lending Rates For September 2015

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for September 2015. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for September is 0.375 percent, up from 0.250 percent in August.

The interest rate for crop year commodity loans less than one year disbursed during September is 1.375 percent, up from 1.250 percent in August.

Interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for September are as follows, 2.000 percent with seven-year loan terms, down from 2.125 percent in August; 2.250 percent with 10-year loan terms, down from 2.375 percent in August and; 2.250 percent with 12-year loan terms, down from 2.500 percent in August. The interest rate for 15-year Sugar Storage Facility Loans for September is 2.375 percent, down from 2.625 percent in August.

Source:usda.gov


Trending Video

Planting Corn with Classic Allis-Chalmers Tractors | Full Field Action

Video: Planting Corn with Classic Allis-Chalmers Tractors | Full Field Action

Step into the field for a full day of spring fieldwork as this farm plants corn using classic Allis-Chalmers power near Arcanum, Ohio. In this video, the farm is working ground with an Allis-Chalmers 8050 pulling a Salford field cultivator and Brillion Culti-Packer to prepare the seedbed. Right behind, an Allis-Chalmers 7020 handles planting duties with a 12-row White planter, putting this year’s corn crop in the ground. You’ll see a mix of aerial drone footage and ground-level views capturing all the action, along with a voiceover that dives into the history and legacy of these two Allis-Chalmers tractors. It’s a great look at how reliable, older equipment is still getting the job done during spring planting season. If you enjoy classic farm equipment, corn planting, and real-world field action, this one is for you.