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The Five Basic Steps of the Loan Approval Process
Applying for a loan? The unknowns in the loan-approval process can be scary, but the credit approval steps are fairly straightforward regardless of whether you apply for an operating loan, land loan, equipment loan or home loan. By understanding the process, you'll feel more at ease during the transaction.View Details
Episode 74 - Navigating Interest Rates in Agriculture
Dan shares valuable insights on how interest rates have evolved over the past decades, the primary factors influencing ag loan rates and the importance of risk management.View Details
Ask the Expert: What Are the Pros and Cons of Financing Land Improvements Versus Paying Cash?
With higher input costs in recent years, many producers have deferred maintenance and upgrades to their fencing and water systems. I’m now facing a major overhaul of my grazing infrastructure but would prefer not to drain my cash reserves to do it...View Details
26 Factors Determining your Interest Rate
If you have or are currently lender shopping before deciding where to get your loan, you’ll notice that the interest rate offered varies from place to place. Simply put, interest rate is a reflection of risk. When the market identifies a higher risk, this demands a higher rate of return.View Details
Episode 79: Livestock Outlook with Garth Ruff
Join Garth Ruff, Assistant Professor and Field Specialist Beef Cattle and Livestock Marketing at The Ohio State University, gives us a livestock market outlook live from AgCredit's 3rd annual Emerge Experience.View Details
Start Your Bee Farm with Farm Credit of Florida: A Beginner’s Guide to Building an Apiary
Bees do more than produce golden honey; they’re essential pollinators that support sustainable agriculture and crop growth. If you're considering launching an apiary business in Florida, you're not just starting a hobby, you're investing in the...View Details
10 Things to Know Before Buying Land
When looking for a rural land loan on a new property, there are many factors to consider to ensure that you make an informed decision. AgTrust Farm Credit has been in this business for more than a century, and with that experience, we discuss 10...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!
2026 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge
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This program consists of one national and four regional events attended by college students with a strong interest in the dairy industry. They compete by creating a farm management plan for a dairy...
