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...