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What is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio and How to Calculate Yours
Before you apply for a loan, you should know your debt-to-income ratio and how it might affect your loan approval or terms.View Details
Don't Wait Until December: Mid-Year Tax Moves for Farmers and Ranchers
While many farmers and ranchers leave tax strategies on the back burner until winter, true tax savings can happen during the summer growing months. In this "Grow Together" webinar, Jessica Lehmen, CPA and Tax Partner at Williams-Keepers LLC, shared...View Details
Four Questions To Ask Before Buying Land To Farm
Finding the perfect acreage to start a farm is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many rural property buyers. Whether you’re searching for a large lot, small farm, timberland or other bare land, knowing what to look for in a property and working...View Details
Working with USDA Farm Service Agency: A Valuable Resource for Young, Beginning and Small Farmers
For Young, Beginning, and Small (YBS) producers, understanding the opportunities available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture can be an important step toward building a successful operation. One of the most valuable resources available to agricultural producers is the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), which connects farmers and ranchers with programs designed to support agricultural operations through every stage of growth.View Details
Everything You Need to Know Before Meeting with a Loan Officer
The borrower-lender relationship is a two-way street. Both parties are trying to reach the same goal from a different direction. Both want to ensure the long-term viability of their businesses, and both have high expectations of the other.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!