Inside the Farm Lending Shift: Debt, Defaults, and Risk Management This season, producers are feeling the squeeze; costs keep climbing, and profits aren’t keeping pace....
Farming America Blog
Managing Farm Debt in an Inflation Economy
Successfully managing farm debt in an inflationary environment means understanding the broader financial picture of your operation and how each moving part is affected by...
Optimizing Farm Debt During Inflation
Strategies for Farm Debt Management in 2025 When inflation enters the conversation, most people think about rising prices at the pump or the grocery store....
The Bigger Picture: Inflation in Agriculture
Understanding Agricultural Inflation Trends Inflation doesn't occur in a vacuum, it’s the result of a complex mix of global pressures, domestic policies, and market behaviors...
Inflation and Farm Loans: What You Need to Know
How Inflation Affects Farm Loans Inflation leads to higher interest rates as lenders adjust to the decreased purchasing power of money. And in agriculture, where...
How Inflation is Reshaping Farm Finance Strategy in 2025
Avoiding Common Mistakes in Farm Finance Strategy Inflation isn't just a buzzword, it's a reality that affects every aspect of your farming operation, especially when...
How To Go Broke Farming: 2025 Edition
Farming in 2025 is different, but not that different. Good land management, strong planning, and collaboration still matter more than ever. The1927 list originally published...
Land as Leverage: How to Use Farmland to Finance Your Growth
Farmland is one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) financing tools in ag. Did you know that many lenders will finance up to 70% of...
Tariff Tensions in Agriculture: What Happens if U.S. Loses?
What if the U.S. loses the trade war? As global markets shift and competitors form new alliances, American farmers could face lasting setbacks. Explore how...
Tariff Tensions in Agriculture: What Happens if the U.S. Wins?
Tariffs have made life harder for many producers. But what if they pay off? Here’s what a successful outcome could mean for U.S. agriculture, rural...