How the Fed's July Interest Rate Hold Changes the Conversation The Federal Reserve chose to keep benchmark interest rates unchanged at 4.25 %–4.50 % following its July...
Looking for a Farm Loan? Why Smarter Structuring Matters Right Now
Avoid Costly Financing Mistakes with Sharper Planning As of mid‑2025, longer‑term ag financing options through government and private channels remain elevated. That’s the reality right...
2025 Farm Debt Surge: What Producers Should Know
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....
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...
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...
2025 Farm Finance Outlook: Ag Recession or Realignment?
With talk of an ag recession picking up, lenders are right to be cautious. But those who are willing to adapt to the realignment are...