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...
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....
FILLING THE GAP: CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE OF FARM LOANS
The vast majority of agricultural debt is held on balance sheet by community banks, the farm credit system and a few insurance companies. The farm...
2 TIPS FOR MANAGING HIGHER INTEREST RATES IN 2022
Sky-high fertilizer prices, costly herbicides and equipment parts scarcity make for a bleak combination for growers this planting season. As inflation and high grain prices...
WITHSTAND RISING INFLATION, INTEREST RATES IN 2022
As record-high inflation rates put pressure on Americans’ wallets, growers are particularly feeling the squeeze. Inputs such as fertilizer and herbicides – already a large...
INCREASED INTEREST RATES, CONTINUED CHALLENGES AHEAD IN 2022
Between record-high fertilizer costs, increased fuel prices and overall higher inputs, 2021 price trends are expected to continue in 2022. Conterra Ag Capital experts encourage...
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...
TIME TO REFINANCE YOUR AG LOANS?
Consider cash flow needs, long-term financial consistency Challenging economic times often create financial opportunities. The Federal Reserve recently lowered the federal funds rate to near...
How’s Your Farm’s Liquidity?
Think short-and long term to strengthen your farm's financial footing. A trio of factors continue to increase financial stress on a lot of farms around...