Ag Lending midwest Region
Meet Conterra’s Ag Lending Experts in the Midwest Region
Our relationship managers are extremely knowledgeable and experienced with the overall agriculture markets in their specific regions. We will be meet with you and discuss your operation and find a lending solution to fit your specific needs.
Joe Erickson
AVP Relationship Manager
Midwest Region
After graduating from South Dakota State Joe began working in the farm appraisal industry before coming to Conterra. With valuation experience; he provides expertise in collateral inspection, review, and valuation which benefits the accuracy of key financial metrics throughout the Loan application process. In addition to Erickson’s knowledge in farm real estate, he is equipped to provide ag loan solutions such as loan originations, servicing, alternative lending and asset management to farmers, ranchers and members of the agribusiness community in her marketplace. Conterra provides financial services and tools such as long-term real estate loans, refinancing, and debt restructuring to meet customers’ evolving financial needs.
Contact Joe to learn more about the products and services Conterra can offer your farm or ranch operation.
Pete Johannsen
EVP Relationship Manager
Midwest Region
Pete Johannsen has joined the Conterra Ag Capital team as Executive Vice President, Relationship Management, signifying continued growth for the Midwest-based ag lender. Johannsen is an Iowa native with more than 1 years of experience in ag finance, most recently servicing as the Midwest Associate Director for MetLife Investment Management ag finance team. Graduating from the University of South Dakota and Drake University, he currently resides in Altoona, Iowa with a row-crop operation in Northwest Iowa.
Contact Pete to learn more about the products and services Conterra can offer your farm or ranch operation.
north dakota Agriculture
North Dakota’s agriculture can be described in three words – resilient, vital, and diverse. The growing demand for ethanol and corn production used to largely confined in the corner of the state, but is now statewide. The states livestock industry is also growing with having 15% of the states cash receipts. The main commodities in North Dakota agriculture are wheat, cattle and calves, soybeans, corn for grain, and sugar beets.
IOWA Agriculture
The nations top producer in corn, egg, and pork production. Iowa is surprisingly 2nd in wind turbine installed capacity and generates the largest percentage of energy produced at 37% of it’s supply.
Illinois Agriculture
Corn, beans, pork, wheat and cattle are the top agricultural products in the state. Also one of the nations top agricultural exporters due to it’s central location and superior transportation system, the state has the largest rail gateway and 1,118 miles of navigable waterways for barge traffic.
Wisconsin Agriculture
A top dairy producing state, Wisconsin accounts for 23% of all dairy farms and produces 48% of all specialty cheese in the U.S. While known as the dairy state Wisconsin is also a top producer in cranberries, accounting for 59% of US production.
Minnesota Agriculture
Known as the land of 10,000 lakes, corn and bean fields account for more surface area that all water surfaces in the state. Outside of being a top row crop producing state, Minnesota is also the top producer in sugar beets, green peas, and wild rice.
South Dakota Agriculture
Known for cattle & calves, corn, soybean, hog and dairy production; South Dakota is actually one of the top producers in Bison, Oats, Honey, and sunflower production!
We Understand Agriculture in The Midwest
Conterra understands the challenges facing producers in the midwest and midwest regions of the United States. Agriculture in Iowa, Illinois, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin face many challenges. Weather is extremely unpredictable in the midwest. Inflation and supply chain issues are becoming big problems for farmers all over the country. Finding and obtaining supplies, metal, machinery parts, and chemicals at a fair price has become burdensome. Soil erosion and water pollution issues have gained more attention from the effects of heavy rains. Creating and maintaining better conservation tactics is vital to the health and well being of our producers families and friends.
Conterra is here to provide financial solutions to help manage the many challenges the farmers and ranchers face in rural America. Joe is our boots on the ground expert in your area. Contact Joe to learn more about Conterra’s lending programs.
Contact Joe Erickson
Farm Loan Calculator
Get an estimate of your payments and fill out our short application form to get the process started. One of our ag lending experts will review your application and get back to you within 24-48 hours.
