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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...

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.

Farmers Reports Net Income of $16.3M in Q1

CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Banc Corp. on Wednesday reported first quarter net income of $16.3 million, including $4 million related to the acquisition of Middlefield Banc Co...

Ag youth step up to fight food insecurity through Farm Credit Mid-America’s Stock the Trailer competition

An annual youth-led initiative is helping address food insecurity in rural communities across Indiana and Ohio. McKinley Ford, associate financial officer with Farm Credit Mid-Amer...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Major Boost for Indiana FFA: $500K Matching Grant Sparks $1M Upgrade at Leadership Center

The Main Lodge at the Indiana FFA Leadership Center near Trafalgar in Johnson County. Photo courtesy of Indiana FFA. The Indiana FFA Foundation is set...

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...

Feedstuff Finder connects farmers with feed options

Farmers can locate feed and manage costs with tools like Feedstuff Finder, improving budgeting and sourcing decisions.

Feedstuff Finder connects farmers with feed options

Farmers can locate feed and manage costs with tools like Feedstuff Finder, improving budgeting and sourcing decisions.

Inszone acquires Vozar Agency, expands Midwest agricultural footprint

California firm folds a six-decade-old Michigan farm specialist into its platform

New study highlighting role of sustainable ag practices to boosting yields and lowering costs

The vice president of sustainability at Farm Credit Services of America says a recent study is highlighting the economic benefits of conservation practices. Myriah Johnson says soi...

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...

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...

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

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...

Indiana farmers connecting foreign buyers to U.S. soybean production

Foreign soybean buyers are getting a firsthand look at how U.S. soybeans are produced. Shelby County, Indiana farmer Bryan Fischer, owner of Fischers Food Grade, Seed, and Farms re...

Indiana farmer adjusts inputs as higher fertilizer prices squeeze margins

A southwest Indiana farmer says the current spike in input prices is having a mixed impact on his farm. John Richer raises corn, soybeans, wheat, produce, and operates cow/calf and...

Farmers National Banc Corp. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

CANFIELD, Ohio – Farmers National Banc Corp. on Tuesday declared a quarterly dividend of 17 cents per share.  The common stock cash dividend will be payable June 30 to shareholders...

USDA Taps 5 Indiana Ag Leaders for State FSA Committee—Tom McKinney Named Chair

Tom McKinney, who farms in Tipton County, is among five Indiana ag leaders who have been appointed by USDA to serve on the state’s Farm Service ...

Cargill supports farmer-led learning and soil health practices across key states

As farmers manage tight margins, volatile markets and unpredictable weather, practical, locally relevant support can make a real difference. Through the Success From the Ground Up...

National FFA Eastern Region VP says FFA provides career readiness opportunities

The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s C...