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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...
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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
Understanding Your Rural Loan and Interest Rate Options
Buying a rural property, whether it’s land, a farm, or a house out in the country, is a major undertaking that requires a lot of planning. Not only do you have to decide on your budget, property and other considerations, but you also have to research...View Details
From Dream to Dirt: A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Piece of Land
You’ve been dreaming about owning land — maybe it’s a quiet place to build a home, a few acres for hunting or a future farm. But when it comes to actually buying land, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Where do you start? What should you look for? And how do you pay for it?View Details
Applications Now Open for Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement's 2026 Scholarship Program
The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement announced the launch of its 2026 scholarship program, designed to invest in the next generation of agricultural professionals. This year, the Foundation is awarding at least $350,000 in...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
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
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!
Side X Side
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Side X Side is a conference for young and beginning producers to gain strategies in succession planning, financial management, and risk mitigation—while building community, sharing ideas, and...
