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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
Nine Questions to Ask Your Lender
When exploring rural land loans, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision. Here are nine essential questions to discuss with your lender, like AgTrust Farm Credit, which have extensive experience in this...View Details
Buzzworthy Business
Do you enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nuts, along with a variety of options at your grocery store? If so, you can thank a special kind of pollinator, the honeybee, for diversifying America’s dinner plates. Honeybees are essential to maintaining food...View Details
Five Tried and True Financial Strategies for Your Operation
Five smart strategies to help Texas Panhandle farmers manage cash flow, plan ahead and protect their legacy — backed by ag experts at Plains Land Bank.View Details
Checking In Before It Becomes a Crisis - Mind Your Melon
In the fast-paced world of agriculture and agribusiness, it’s easy to push stress aside and power through demanding seasons, but mental health shouldn’t be treated as an afterthought. This video from the Mind Your Melon Foundation reminds us of the...View Details
Six Tips for Young, Beginning and Starting Farmers
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall shares the path that led him to AFBF president and his best tips for beginning farmers. Here’s a glance at this episode: [01:32] President Duvall explains his background in agriculture growing up on a dairy...View Details
Creating a Farm Plan: A Guide for New and Small Farmers
Starting a farm, no matter how small, is an exciting venture. Whether you're raising a few cows or planning a diverse small-scale operation, a well-thought-out farm plan is crucial. Not only is it often required by lenders, but it also serves as a roadmap for your agricultural journey.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...
