During these tougher economic times, it’s also important for both lenders and regulators to be proactive, said Jackson Takach, the chief economist and head of strategy, research, and analytics at Farmer Mac.

“Regulators need to make sure that banking institutions have access to all the capital that they need, all the support that they need, and all the understanding that they need to continue to be able to lend capital in a more challenging environment,” he said.

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