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FCS Financial Field Notes: Helping farmers manage high input costs at planting

Chad McCullough with FCS Financial says ag lenders can help producers stay on track by regularly reviewing expenses and adjusting financial plans as conditions change throughout th...

AFBF survey reveals mounting financial strain across U.S. agriculture

A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Du...

New data sheds light on financial picture behind AAFC closures

The Canadian government expects to reduce annual spending on operations by $27 million following the closure of seven Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research facilities. N...

Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing

A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a properly...

Investing in the farm this year? National Cultivate Week is the place to start

When it comes to financing a big purchase on the farm, knowing who to talk to matters as much as the numbers. That is what National Cultivate Week is all about. Running from April...

Interest-free portion of cash advances maintained at $250 thousand for 2026

The federal government is extending the higher interest-free portion on cash advances for 2026. Coinciding with the start of the government's new fiscal year on April 1, Agricultur...

NI agriculture ‘15% financially worse off’ than a year ago – FFA

Agriculture in Northern Ireland is 15% financially worse off than a year ago, according to Farmers for Action (FFA). Two factors have come into play in arriving at this conclusion:...

Tailor digital finance to farming cycles

DIGITAL financial services have the potential to transform Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, but experts say their success hinges on aligning them with farmers’... To acce...

UFA completes $48.2 million acquisition of AgraCity assets

United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has completed its acquisition of key assets of AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. after receiving final approval from the Saskatchewan Court of King...

Farmers urged to talk to banks as ‘cashflow deficit’ looms

Farmers have been urged to look “honestly” at their current financial position and talk to lenders as a “cashflow deficit” is looming. According to the Irish Creamery Milk Supplier...

Many farmers carrying heavier debt load

The vice president of data analysis with Illinois Farm Business Farm Management (FBFM) says the average farmer’s debt to asset ratio is relatively stable. However, Brad Zwilling sa...

Farmers urged to keep close eye on cashflow over coming months

As farmers head into a busy period on farms across Ireland, Teagasc is encouraging them to keep a close eye on cashflow over the coming months. Klara McGriskin, farm management spe...

Why One Fund’s $6 Million Farmer Mac Exit Could Be More About Discipline Than Doubt

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation supports rural lenders with secondary market access and loan securitization solutions.

Tight cash flows leading to farm management changes

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the current economy is restricting cash on hand for many row crop producers. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Sch...

Woolf Farms Faces Rising Costs as New Growing Season Begins

SALEM, Ohio – Dale Woolf, owner of Woolf Farms, discussed the outlook for the upcoming growing season, highlighting both the diversity of the farm’s operations and the financial pr...

USDA Sets April Loan Rates as Farmers Weigh Borrowing Costs

With the USDA's latest interest rate updates, local farmers face tough decisions ahead. What does this mean for their bottom line? Continue reading…

I have a 150-acre farm and $250K in debt. How do I budget in such a volatile industry?

Dave, I have a 150-acre farm, and I recently began running my operation debt-free. The problem is that I have $250,000 in debt from bad financial decisions in the past. Plus, the v...

AGCO sales jump to $2.3bn due to ‘near record’ margins in Europe

AGCO, the US machinery giant behind Massey Ferguson, Valtra and Fendt, has reported a 14% increase in sales for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026. According to AGCO, favourable curren...

StatsCan reports steady farm income in 2025, but only on the surface

Total Canadian farm cash receipts breached the $100 billion mark for the first time in record history in 2025. However, surging expenses and soft crop markets kept a lid on overall...

Livestock vs. Crops: Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index shows financial divide between the sectors

In 2026, farmers and ranchers have faced both expected and unexpected challenges and opportunities. Analyzing the April 2026 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results reveals a clear...

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

AFBF economist warns of continued strain on agriculture

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says tight margins and ongoing economic challenges are straining farm finances. “This is going to be the third to fourth year...

Continued negative returns leading to increase in farm closures, AFBF says

An ag economist says losses in the farm economy are adding up. “We’ve seen continued pressure against farmers and ranchers, said Faith Parum with the American Farm Bureau Federatio...

What DAFM scheme payments were made to farmers this week?

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has issued an update on the various scheme payments made to farmers this week. The data shows that €6.42 million was paid...