Farm Service Agency
GRAPHIC: Midwestern states received most direct operating loans last year
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The loans are provided to farmers who don't qualify for credit from other lenders.
Lawsuit challenges rule easing environmental reviews for animal confinements
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A dozen grassroots organizations have challenged a USDA rule change that would make medium-sized animal confinements exempt from environmental review before receiving government-backed loans from the Farm Services Agency.
Government
Inspectors find millions in improper payments made by the Farm Service Agency
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An Office of Inspector General audit of the Supplemental Review Assistance Payments program estimates that about $17 million in improper payments were made due to poor accounting and review practices.