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Farm Credit Administration

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The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is an independent federal agency that regulates and examines the banks, associations, and other institutions of the Farm Credit System (FCS). Its statistical programs are centered on collecting and analyzing financial and operational data from these institutions to ensure their safety and soundness and to monitor their compliance with regulations. The FCA makes much of this data publicly available to promote transparency.

Key Statistical Programs and Data Resources

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FCS Call Reports: This is the foundation of the FCA's statistical work. FCS institutions are required to submit quarterly Uniform Call Reports (UCR) to the FCA. These reports contain detailed financial data, including balance sheets, income statements, and loan portfolio information. The FCA makes a significant portion of this data publicly available in various formats.

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Young, Beginning, and Small (YBS) Farmer and Rancher Data: A key part of the FCA's mission is to ensure that the FCS meets the credit needs of YBS producers. The FCA collects and publishes annual data on lending activities to this group. This data is provided in specific YBS Reports, which detail the number and volume of loans made to young (35 or younger), beginning (10 or fewer years of farming experience), and small (gross annual sales of $250,000 or less) farmers and ranchers.

•	Consolidated Reporting System (CRS): The CRS is the platform through which the FCA makes its data public. It offers a variety of reports and data files that allow users to analyze FCS performance. These include:

o	Institution Reports: Individual reports for each FCS bank and association.

o	District Reports: Aggregated data for all institutions within a specific district.

o	System-wide Reports: Consolidated data for the entire Farm Credit System.

o	Trend Reports: Reports that show financial data over several quarters or years to help identify trends.

o	Data Downloads: The FCA also provides raw, comma-delimited data files for download, allowing researchers and the public to perform their own in-depth analysis.

See USDA.