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...
Maintain Communication During Times of Drought
Stresses to your operation can be difficult to deal with, especially those that fall out of your control. Whether it be floods, hail, or drought; carefully planning your next steps is...
How Water Effects Land Values in California
Land values in California are becoming more unpredictable as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) is threatening groundwater pumping in the coming years. As we...
How Family Living Expenses Effect the Farm Loan Process
Financial metrics are commonly evaluated during the farm loan process. Often times, cash flow and debt to asset is far easier to explain than family...
Include Farm Loan Education in Your Succession Planning
The term Succession Planning is not new to those in the business of agriculture. While an important part of any operation, many farmers and ranchers...
Sustainable Ag 101: Protect Profits and Beneficial Insects with IPM
This is the fourth 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: Rotational Grazing Improves Profits and Pastures
This is the third 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: The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Organic Farming
This is the second installment of our series on sustainable farming practices, where we take a closer look at how each practice can bring long-term...
NAVIGATING HIGH FARMLAND MARKET
BUYING OR REFINANCING FARMLAND? TIPS TO NAVIGATE A BULLISH FARMLAND MARKET A rising tide lifts all boats, and corn prices that have doubled in the...
IS REFINANCING FARM DEBT TO CAPTURE LOW INTEREST RATES RIGHT FOR YOU?
Consider long-term goals with farm refinancing decisions. Interest rates are low, and it's enticing many farmers and ranchers to refinance ag debt to capture savings...