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...
THE SINGLE BIGGEST RISK IN AGRICULTURE
Intermediate-term debt chases more farmers out of business than any other risk factor. Financial risk remains the biggest hurdle most producers face each year. In...
4 Financial Tasks to Complete During Harvest
With the 2021 season coming to an end, farming operations across the U.S. are harvesting. Now is also the time to prepare for next year....
Sustainable Ag 101: Carbon Farming Brings Extra Income and Environmental Benefits
This is the seventh and final installment of our series on sustainable farming practices, where we take a closer look at how each practice can...
Sustainable Ag 101: 4Rs Protect the Earth and Farmers’ Budgets
This is the fifth installment of our series on sustainable farming practices, where we take a closer look at how each practice can bring long-term...
Sustainable Ag 101: Taking Urban Farms Indoors Can Maximize Resources and Production
This is the sixth installment of our series on sustainable farming practices, where we take a closer look at how each practice can bring long-term...
KEY AG INSIGHTS FROM THE JULY FEDERAL RESERVE BEIGE BOOK
Read the latest in ag finance. This insights summary breaks down the newly released Federal Reserve Beige Book. July Federal Reserve Beige Book Released Coming...