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Farmers were already taking on more debt to cover losses from falling crop prices. New tariffs and other retaliatory moves could hurt ag borrowers further and lead to loan losses and tighter underwriting.
May 16
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Stabilizing farm incomes are expected to help boost the performance of the sponsor's managed portfolio, which experienced a rise in 2015-2017 delinquencies, as well, according to ratings agency reports.
May 15
