The vast majority of agricultural debt is held on balance sheet by community banks, the farm credit system and a few insurance companies. The farm...
2022 PROFIT POTENTIAL, CONCERNS LIKELY TO REMAIN IN 2023
Costly inputs, higher interest rates and high commodity prices made this year a frenzied one for most producers. Supply chain challenges and extreme drought have...
SHORT-TERM LOSSES FOR LONG-TERM GAINS IN CATTLE MARKET
Uncertainty in the cattle market is impacting every U.S. beef producer this fall. Like all sectors in agriculture, post-pandemic and supply-chain challenges are being further...
EXTREME WEATHER DEMANDS MORE-THOUGHTFUL FINANCING
In the first seven months of 2022, there have been nine weather-related natural disasters in the U.S. with losses exceeding $1 billion each. From moderate-to-severe...
2 TIPS FOR MANAGING HIGHER INTEREST RATES IN 2022
Sky-high fertilizer prices, costly herbicides and equipment parts scarcity make for a bleak combination for growers this planting season. As inflation and high grain prices...
WITHSTAND RISING INFLATION, INTEREST RATES IN 2022
As record-high inflation rates put pressure on Americans’ wallets, growers are particularly feeling the squeeze. Inputs such as fertilizer and herbicides – already a large...
WHY THIS AG LENDER SUPPORTS ON-FARM CONSERVATION PRACTICES (AND WHY MORE SHOULD)
A USDA study taken every five years showed that in 2017, more than 41% of U.S. farmland was involved in some type of conservation practice....
INCREASED INTEREST RATES, CONTINUED CHALLENGES AHEAD IN 2022
Between record-high fertilizer costs, increased fuel prices and overall higher inputs, 2021 price trends are expected to continue in 2022. Conterra Ag Capital experts encourage...
5 WAYS TO PLAN AHEAD FOR FARM ECONOMY DOWNTURNS
Anticipate and provide for ag business cycle Agriculture is the only business with more cycles than a motorcycle dealership. Farming is a constant cycle of...
HOW TO SPOT A PROFIT OPPORTUNITY AND WHEN TO MAKE THE JUMP
Diversifying on-farm cash flow by adding additional sources of revenue can be a smart way to increase profitability or better withstand economic hardships. However, the...