The war in Iran isn’t directly impacting U.S. agricultural trade, but it is changing the cost of running a farm. From fuel and fertilizer to...
Strong Cattle Prices are Hiding a Bigger Risk
And What It Actually Means for Financing Decisions That’s the first thing that matters. The U.S. cattle herd is at 86.2 million head and still...
How Lenders Actually Value Ag Real Estate (It’s Not Just the Appraisal)
When it comes to ag real estate, the appraisal gives you a value, but it doesn’t tell you what the lender will offer. Land can...
When Refinancing a Farm Loan Makes Sense—and When It Doesn’t
A practical look at timing, structure, and long-term fit for farm loans Refinancing a farm real estate loan isn’t something most producers set out to...
Why Strong Ag Land Deals Start with Lender Conversations
In agricultural real estate, some of the biggest problems don’t show up on a price sheet. They surface late in the process when financing questions...
Farm Programs Go Quiet as Washington Stalls
Congress didn’t pass a budget by the October 1 deadline, and that’s sent the federal government into shutdown. For agriculture, this is more than just...
Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Really Benefit All Farmers?
Not All Farmers Benefit from the Federal Reserve's Rate Cut - Do You? In September the Federal Reserve trimmed its target rate by 25 basis...
Hurricane Recovery: Loans for Farmers
Farmers and producers across the Southeast have been hit by wave after wave of hurricanes, each one adding new damage and more financial pressure. Having...
HOW FARMLAND EASEMENTS IMPACT YOUR AG LOAN
Farmland easements are legal agreements that grant specific usage rights over a portion of land to an individual or entity that does not own the...
Maximize Growth with Ag Loan Refinance and Debt Restructure
In the day-to-day hustle of farming and ranching, financial management is as important as tending to crops or livestock. Sometimes, the right financial move can...