Congress didn’t pass a budget by the October 1 deadline, and that’s sent the federal government into shutdown. For agriculture, this is more than just...
Farming America Blog
Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Really Benefit All Farmers?
Not All Farmers Benefit from the Federal Reserve's Rate Cut - Do You? In September the Federal Reserve trimmed its target rate by 25 basis...
Is Your Ag Lender Holding You Back?
Red Flags in Farm Financing Explained Your relationship with your ag lender should make your life easier, not add another layer of stress to your...
Why the Fed’s Latest Rate Decision Isn’t as Safe as It Seems for Farm Loans
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...
Farmers: Don’t Miss What’s in the Big Beautiful Bill
Congress passed "The One, Big, Beautiful Bill", a major update to U.S. farm policy. With billions in new funding, improved insurance, tax relief, and expanded...
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...