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...
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....
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....
Inflation and Farm Loans: What You Need to Know
How Inflation Affects Farm Loans Inflation leads to higher interest rates as lenders adjust to the decreased purchasing power of money. And in agriculture, where...
Land as Leverage: How to Use Farmland to Finance Your Growth
Farmland is one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) financing tools in ag. Did you know that many lenders will finance up to 70% of...
2025 Farm Finance Outlook: Ag Recession or Realignment?
With talk of an ag recession picking up, lenders are right to be cautious. But those who are willing to adapt to the realignment are...
Unlock Smart Ways to Use Farm Debt When Times Get Tough
In today’s farm economy, debt used right can be a strength — not a setback. Thoughtful and proactive farm loan strategies can offer short-term stability...
ALTERNATIVE LENDING: A PATH TO LONG-TERM STABILITY
Every farmer and rancher face financial challenges at some point. Whether it’s a result of unpredictable weather, market shifts, or personal circumstances, managing financial stress...