USDA announces April 2026 agricultural loan interest rates for producers

10 articles · Updated · Waukon Standard · Apr 22

The USDA sets April 2026 direct operating loan rates at 4.750%, with ownership loans at 5.750% and emergency loans at 3.750%.
Commodity loans are available at 4.625%, and farm storage facility loans range from 3.625% to 4.375% depending on term length. Producers can access online tools for loan applications and management.
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