Different types of farming operations, whether focused on crops, livestock, or a combination, have specific considerations in financial statement analysis. Understanding the intricacies is important...
Expert Tips for Choosing an Ag Lender
Securing a farm and ranch loan from a knowledgeable agricultural lender can be an important step in ensuring the success of your farming operation. Each...
5 TIPS WHEN APPLYING FOR A CROP OPERATING LOAN
Qualifying for a crop operating loan requires careful preparation and planning. Below are 5 tips for farmers on how to prepare for an annual crop...
WHY AG LENDERS LOOK AT CREDIT SCORES
Lenders face credit risks due to the volatility and unpredictability of the market; and they need to be confident borrowers can repay their loans, even...
FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL LAND VS. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A COMPLEX ISSUE
Farmers and ranchers in Florida are facing several challenges when financing agricultural land due to increased commercial development in the state. One of the main...
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...
THE BENEFITS OF PLANNING AHEAD
5 tips to start your estate planning It’s a common refrain among too many farmers and ranchers today: “We know we need an estate plan,...