Anticipate and provide for ag business cycle Agriculture is the only business with more cycles than a motorcycle dealership. Farming is a constant cycle of...
4 Financial Tasks to Complete During Harvest
With the 2021 season coming to an end, farming operations across the U.S. are harvesting. Now is also the time to prepare for next year....
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,...
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...
Interest Rates – When do I Pull the Trigger?
Everyone likes to talk about interest rates, especially when considering borrowing money. If it is for a home mortgage or a refinance of a farming...
Tips to Improving Your Long-Term Financing Position
At some point in your ag business career you are likely to seek long-term financing for your operation. Reasons may vary from purchase money to...
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...