Farmers news and trends

Progressive Holds Top Spot In the Provider Rankings of Insurance Apps
Insurance // May 04, 2023

Got the right insurance? There are at least 10 apps (more than 10, actually) that can help you with that, and they can all be found here in the PYMNTS Provider Rankings of Insurance Apps. We’re seeing some movement in this latest ranking, so let’s check...

Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps Shakes It Up With New Names and Numbers
Insurance // March 17, 2023

Keep those policies current. That’s all we have to say. Except for everything we’re about to say. Welcome to PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps. We’re thrilled you could be here, so let’s join the ranking already in progress. The Top 5 If it’s 2023, the Progressive leads...

Insurance App Provider Ranking Features Same Names, Some Different Positions
Insurance // June 06, 2022

It’s no accident that the Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps is released every month; PYMNTS aims to ensure that the scores and rankings earned by the apps are kept up to date.  The 13 apps that were here last month are here again, but with...

An Ecosystem Approach To Financial Inclusion For India’s Smallest Farmers
B2B Payments // May 18, 2020

In emerging markets, expanding access to financial services for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is imperative to promoting wider economic growth. FinTech has made significant strides in promoting financial inclusion for SMBs in need of access to capital and supply chain payments technology to optimize...

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Bushel Nets $26 Million to Expand Services to Ag Businesses

August 22, 2023
Bushel has completed a $26 million funding round to continue developing its digital platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses. The investment will be used to accelerate the digitization of agriculture, streamline processes, and expand services to ag businesses, the Fargo-based software company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 22) press release. The Bushel Network, which currently serves over […]

SBA Shuts Door On SMB Disaster Loans

May 07, 2020
Without any public notice, a federal business disaster loan program has been capped at $150,000 and limited to farmers and agriculture businesses, according to The Washington Post. The Small Business...

Farmers Step Up Deliveries In Rural America

March 25, 2020
American farmers, spurred by the coronavirus‘ upending of American normality, have begun making home deliveries of fresh food in areas where popular apps like Instacart might not be available, according...

WeFarm Raises $13M To Grow Global Farming Network

October 29, 2019
The London-headquartered Wefarm network for independent farmers has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by True Ventures, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday (Oct. 29). The round brings...