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Farmers rely on strong lender relationships to navigate risk, Auburn study finds

Researchers at Auburn University are studying how lender relationships directly impact farm business decisions. Rural sociologist Kelli Russell tells Brownfield that middle-aged fa...

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...

AgTexas Farm Credit Awards $68,500 in Scholarships in April

“Now that we have the client, how will we impress them?” Those were the words of my friend, client, and business partner, Bob Tallman, the Hall of Fame Rodeo Announcer, after we se...

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...

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...

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…

USDA pulls 10 institutions from Rural Loan Guarantee Programs over delinquent loans

The USDA says it is removing 10 lenders from Rural Development guaranteed loan programs as part of an effort to reduce delinquencies and strengthen oversight. In a statement on Mon...

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...

New program aims to boost ag-tax expertise nationwide

Effective tax advice is especially important when margins are slim, as they have been for most farmers recently.

This is Why Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp (AGM) the Best Small-cap Value Stock to Buy

How Do I Know if I’m Eligible for a Farm Loan Program?

If you’re an aspiring farmer or a seasoned one looking to expand your operations, financing can be a crucial factor in turning your dreams into reality. That’s where a USDA farm lo...

Congress Pitches Expanding Farm Credit System To Help Rural Homebuyers

Congress could change the definition of rural areas to help more homebuyers access financing through the Farm Credit System.

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.

Dairy farm loans up 6% year on year – credit union

The average dairy farm loan in 2025 rose to €52,909, a 6% increase on 2024. That’s according to Cultivate Credit Union’s 2025 annual review, which stated that the increase reflecte...

Lending Standards Hold Steady, With Early Easing At Large Banks

EIB and BNP Paribas sign €200m European agricultural financing initiative

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €200m (£173.5m) financing agreement with BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable agric...

Land leases, ARM buydowns emerge as lending options while mortgage rates stay elevated

Mortgage lenders are getting creative to combat the housing affordability crisis fueled by rising interest rates, rolling out novel products and blending existing options to keep b...

Commercial and multifamily lending surges 52% year-over-year in Q1

Maturing bank-held loans are pushing originations higher

What farmers need to know about credit appeals

Farmers should be aware of what to do when they have had requests for credit refused or reduced, or are seeking to restructure existing credit facilities. In February, new legislat...

Federal Agricultural Mortgage: The 7% Yielding Preferred Stock Is A 'Strong Buy'

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation: Cheap Valuation, Strong ROE, And Rising Credit Risk

Agricultural Land Becomes Investment Asset; AI Expands Tools for Marketing Professionals

WARREN, Ohio – A recent $8.33 million sale of 650 acres in Columbiana County highlights shifting dynamics in Ohio’s farmland market, where rising prices and investor interest are r...

Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: Unlocking the Secrets to Profitable Farmland Investment Strategies

Homestead Capital’s David Chan covers U.S. farmland investing, covering equity vs credit approaches, permanent vs row crops, return drivers, inflation-hedging and diversification b...

Loan officers are going to Washington

Loan officers are taking their borrower stories to Capitol Hill, giving mortgage advocacy a new frontline voice in the debate over housing affordability and lending policy.