MAL (Marketing Assistance Loan)Loan

FSA · Arkansas

Program Overview

Low-interest 9-month loans using your harvested crop as collateral. Lets you hold grain and sell when prices improve instead of dumping at harvest.

Program Details

Value Range Loan rates per bushel (e.g., corn ~$2.20/bu, soybeans ~$6.20/bu). Interest at posted rate.

Deadline Available after harvest through May 31 of the following year

Where to Apply Your local FSA office

Complexity Low-Medium

Required Documents

Photo ID
Warehouse receipts or on-farm storage certification
FSA farm number

Forms

CCC-666 (Loan Application)

Pro Tip: Most underused tool in farming. If you have grain storage, MAL lets you take a low-interest loan against your crop instead of selling at harvest lows.

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Your Local FSA Office

FSA Arkansas County Farm Service Agency
1015 W 2Nd St, De Witt, AR 72042-2300
(870) 946-3331

FSA Ashley County Farm Service Agency
310 N Cherry St, Hamburg, AR 71646-3002
(870) 853-9881

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who may qualify for MAL in Arkansas?

Low-interest 9-month loans using your harvested crop as collateral. Lets you hold grain and sell when prices improve instead of dumping at harvest. Contact your local FSA office in Arkansas for specific eligibility requirements.

How much does MAL pay?

Value range: Loan rates per bushel (e.g., corn ~$2.20/bu, soybeans ~$6.20/bu). Interest at posted rate.. Actual amounts depend on your specific situation, crops, and acreage.

When is the MAL deadline?

Available after harvest through May 31 of the following year. Contact your local FSA office for the most current dates.

How do I apply for MAL in Arkansas?

Apply at Your local FSA office. Required forms: CCC-666 (Loan Application).

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Program information sourced from USDA. Eligibility described here is general guidance only. Confirm at your local FSA or NRCS office. FarmGrant is not affiliated with USDA.