Loan
Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL)
USDA Farm Service Agency
What you can get
Short-term financing, up to nine months, secured by harvested commodities. Amount and rate vary by commodity, quantity, quality and location.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Producers of eligible commodities who meet conservation and wetland protection requirements and document their commodities
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Apply before the final loan availability date for the specific commodity and crop year. No single national deadline applies; confirm with local FSA.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, Producers of eligible commodities who meet conservation and wetland-protection requirements and document their commodities.
marketingrisk management
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 1, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.