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THE DYNAMICS BEHIND 2023 FARM INCOME SHIFTS
The farm economy experienced a downturn in 2023, however the resilience of the industry, coupled with changing dynamics, presents opportunities for alternative lenders in the coming year.
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Conterra Supports Eastern Cornbelt Growers with Addition of Darren Anderson
Continuing to provide agricultural financing solutions to producers across the country, Conterra Ag Capital has hired Darren Anderson as Vice President Relationship Manager, serving the Eastern Cornbelt and Great Lakes regions.
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CONTERRA STRENGTHENS CALIFORNIA PRESENCE WITH ADDITION OF THARVIN GILL
With a background in both farming and agricultural lending, Tharvin Gilbrings a diversity of experience to support California producers and understands the unique challenges they face.
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CONTERRA AG TAPS DELTA REGION EXPERT TIM JETT AS VP RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Ag Producers in Delta Benefit from Agricultural Lender’s Expansion February 23, 2023 – DES MOINES, IA – Southern-raised Tim Jett has joined the Conterra Ag
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FARMERS WITH GOOD CREDIT BENEFIT FROM NEW ACCELERATED LOAN PROGRAM
Conterra Ag Capital Introduces Conterra Ag Premier Scorecard Program January 3, 2023 – DES MOINES, IA – Conterra Ag Capital has introduced Conterra Ag Premier
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Ag Lender Advises Discipline in Farm Spending
Financing is the oxygen that gives life to many farms in Kansas, and it is increasingly important that ag law attorneys have a good understanding
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CONTERRA AG CAPITAL ADDS CHIEF LENDING OFFICER POSITION
DES MOINES, Iowa, August 3, 2022 — Jake Espenmiller has joined the Conterra Ag Capital team as chief lending officer, signifying significant growth for the West
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Frantzis Joins Ag Lending Team to Support Southeastern Ag Producers
Des Moines, Iowa, June 27, 2022 — Florida-born and raised Robby Frantzis has joined the team at Conterra Ag Capital as a vice president relationship manager
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Southeast Arkansas Native Brings Land Management Expertise to Ag Lending in Delta Region
William Currie has been named the VP Relationship Manafer for the Southeast and Delta Region for Conterra Ag Capital.
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Jim Davis Joins Conterra
DAVIS SELECTED AS CONTERRA AG CAPITAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGER FOR CALIFORNIA, PACIFIC NORTHWEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Jim Davis has joined the Conterra Ag Capital team
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Tom Stenson Resigns from Conterra Ag Capital
STENSON STEPS DOWN FROM CONTERRA BOARD OF DIRECTORS The central-Iowa native has held key leadership positions within the ag lending industry across the entire United
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Conterra Ag Capital Completes Asset Sale to Farmer Mac
DES MOINES, Iowa, August 19, 2021 — Conterra Ag Capital and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“Farmer Mac”) have reached an agreement on the purchase
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Matt Manuel Joins Conterra
Conterra Ag Capital Grows With New Relationship Manager for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana DES MOINES, Iowa — A Frisco, Texas-based agricultural lender with more than
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Jon Reiter Joins Conterra Board of Directors
EXPERT ON WATER AND AGRICULTURE JOINS CONTERRA AG CAPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DES MOINES, Iowa — Jon Reiter, founder of Cavalrei, a consultancy offering services
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Farm Income is Highest in Six Years, Due to Trump’s Trade-War Bailout
Fueled by $14.5 billion in Trump tariff payments, U.S. net farm income will climb to its highest total since the commodity boom crested in 2013
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PROACTIVE FARMING IN THE DELTA PROVIDES NEW SOLUTIONS
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TOP REASONS WHY YOU NEED A LAND APPRAISAL
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AFTER THE FLOOD: SECURE FLEXIBLE RURAL CAPITAL
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SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS: 9 KEYS TO FARM LOAN REFINANCING
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STAYING STRONG: FARMING AMIDST ECONOMIC HEADWINDS
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