Des Moines, Iowa, June 27, 2022 — Florida-born and raised Robby Frantzis has joined the team at Conterra Ag Capital as a vice president relationship manager...
Southeast Arkansas Native Brings Land Management Expertise to Ag Lending in Delta Region
William Currie has been named the VP Relationship Manafer for the Southeast and Delta Region for Conterra Ag Capital.
Conterra Ag Capital Completes Asset Sale to Farmer Mac
DES MOINES, Iowa, August 19, 2021 — Conterra Ag Capital and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“Farmer Mac”) have reached an agreement on the purchase...
Is Over Analysis Bogging You Down?
“Paralysis by Analysis” may be affecting the productivity of you or some of your colleagues. Are important deadlines being missed? In the ag lending business,...
4 Steps to Maximize Financial Success this Planting Season
Spring is here and planting season will shortly be in full force. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects farmers will plant a record 182 million...
Are You Really Using Your Financial Statements to Improve your Operation?
For years now your bank or other financial institution has been asking you for financial statements whenever you request a farm loan. Whether it is...
Agriculture Reaches Further than the Farm
Did you know about 1 in every 12 jobs is tied to agriculture? To produce U.S. food, fuel, and fiber it takes almost 22 million...
Financing Permanent Crops in the West: 4 Things Lenders Consider
The Western U.S. differs from the rest of the country in many ways. The West, especially California, is one of the most productive places in...
PLAN BUDGETS WITH FUNDAMENTALS, NOT GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS
Government payments can throw a wrench in long-term budget planning. The last month of 2019 saw signs that there is life in the ag economy....
You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
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...