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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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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…

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...

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...

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...

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...

Glemham Underwriting backs specialist MGA model with senior agri hire

Move comes as UK farms face mounting climate, diversification and cost pressures

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

Petersen calls for action on RFA and farmer-lender mediation

The commissioner of agriculture in Minnesota is urging state lawmakers to support legislation that can help farmers through difficult financial times. Thom Petersen says the Rural...

"АБанк" вливает 500 миллионов сомов в развитие агросектора под 6% годовых

ОАО "АБанк" официально объявило о старте новой лизинговой программы "Финансирование объединённых товаропроизводителей –

U.S. Congressman says land acquisition remains a challenge for young producers

A U.S. Congressman from Ohio says more needs to be done to help the next generation acquire farmland. Greg Landsman says it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new, beginning, an...

Agricultural uncertainty hits young producers hardest

A senior lecturer with the College of ACES at the University of Illinois says agriculture is facing more uncertainty now than at any other time in his 25-year career. Paul Stoddard...

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...

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...