You have all heard the expression “You Never Get a Second Change to Make a First Impression.” It has been attributed to Oscar Wilde and...
Is it a Good Idea to Use More Than One Ag Lender?
Ag lending has evolved in how ag credit is delivered and who is delivering that credit. Both agricultural operations and institutions that lend into agriculture...
3 Steps to Rising Above Farm Financial Strain
ALTERNATIVE LENDING FOR THE LONG TERM Three-step process helps ensure long-term financial viability for farms and ranches. Not all alternative ag lenders are created equal....
Planting Season Tips from an Ag Lender
Every spring there’s a sea of tractors out planting the fall crop. During this time there is usually one thing on a farmer’s mind: getting...
Protecting your operation in these uncertain times
With COVID-19 causing disruptions throughout the US economy, farmers and ranchers are experiencing a wide range of side effects. While parts of Rural America have...
Women in Agriculture – Navigating Leadership
The landscape of the modern woman in agriculture has made quite a transformation. Women are taking their seat at the table as decision makers, CEOs,...
PERMANENT CROPS AS REAL ESTATE COLLATERAL – 4 TIPS TO CONSIDER
In the more temperate climates of the West, there are millions of acres of permanent crops. Nut crops, vineyards and tree fruit dot the landscape...
3 Looming Factors for Farm Financial Health as 2019 Winds Down
With last week's release of the latest Beige Book, the summary of commentary on current economic conditions in each of the nation's 12 Federal Reserve...
FINANCING FARMLAND
BUYING FARMLAND? HERE ARE THREE TIPS TO GET IT FINANCED Financial awareness and adaptability are important to ag lenders. In a challenging marketplace like the...
KNOW YOU CREDIT SCORE
Preferential financing options grow with stronger credit scores. It’s a simple three-digit number that can make a difference worth thousands of dollars in how you...