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Five Steps For Accessing Operating Credit
Farming requires ready access to cash to pay both vendors and employees. Operating lines of credit can help meet these financial needs, providing access to capital as you need it and leaving more of your working capital available to support strategic...View Details
The USDA’s New Farmer Bridge Assistance Program: What You Need to Know
As producers head into a challenging 2026 season marked by tight margins and continued market uncertainty, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has introduced a major support effort aimed at easing some of the financial strain: the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program.View Details
Soil Health for Producers in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
Healthy soil grows better crops, lowers input costs and helps your fields handle tough weather. The land‑grant universities in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland provide simple, proven guidance any farmer can use. What is Soil Health? Soil health...View Details
Tips for Successful Grant Writing
The process of applying for a grant can seem overwhelming. You likely have many questions you need answers to before beginning the application process.View Details
Future of Farming for YBS Farmers: From Autonomous Planters to Vet Schools
Dr. Tony Brannon, former dean of agriculture at Murray State University and current leader with the West Kentucky Alliance for a Vibrant Economy (WAVE Ag), joins host Chris Griffin to discuss how people can break into the ag industry when the traditional advice has been to "inherit it or marry it."View Details
What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser
Episode 4: What are year-end balance sheets and how to build them with Credit Analyst Joel Althauser. Finances and record keeping. They’re not the most exciting parts of farming, but they are powerful pieces you need for a successful loan approval.View Details
How To Understand The Costs Of Production
It’s a simple equation: When production costs go up, your net income usually goes down. This means that the best way to enhance your farm’s profitability is to manage your costs, and the first step in doing that is to understand the different types...View Details
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year and across the country, your local Farm Credit association hosts in-person and virtual events designed to help you start, manage and grow your farming operation. Browse through the AgBizInfo events to find the right event for you!
AGAware ®
As a farmer (and CEO of your business), managing your finances can be a challenge. AGAware® Workshops help farmers take control of their finances by teaching practical skills like recordkeeping...
