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...
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...
What to Expect with the Loan Process During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most lenders have in place Business Continuity Plans, but COVID-19 has put them to the test, with varying results. With many states enacting stay at...
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,...
CREATING A LONG-TERM BUSINESS PLAN
THREE STEPS TO A SOLID LONG-TERM PLAN FOR YOUR OPERATION Ask the right questions and think like a lender when assessing your business’s viability. Planning...
DON’T LET OPTIMISM GET IN THE WAY OF GOOD FINANCIAL DECISIONS
Farmers are eternal optimists, and rightfully so. Raising a crop takes a lot of hope. Planting a seed in the ground, tending it for months...
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...