Interest Rates on Ag Loans Rise as Farm Income Continues to Slide

May 1, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

Results of Kansas City Federal Bank’s most recent survey of farm lenders shows that interest rates on farm loans have continued to inch higher. At the same time, the first quarter 2018 Agricultural Finance Monitor published by the St. Louis Fed indicates that farm income slipped for the 17th consecutive quarter.

Margin Squeeze, Higher Interest Rates Leading to Increased Farm Loan Scrutiny

March 3, 2017 | Posted in Data & Trends

It’s not getting any easier for farmers to borrow funds for ongoing operations, let alone ag equipment. Farm lenders are taking a much closer look at crop producers’ loan status as concerns about repayment are starting to grow.

‘Margin Squeeze’ Leading to Increased Farm Loan Scrutiny

January 1, 2017 | Posted in Mergers & Acquisitions

Farm lenders are taking a much closer look at crop producers’ loan status as concerns about repayment are starting to grow.

Borrowing for Rising Production Costs Could Limit Farmers’ Equipment Spending

August 1, 2013 | Posted in Data & Trends, Equipment & Equipment Sales

If 2013 farm production costs rise at the rates seen last year, U.S. farmers will need to take on more debt, which could curb spending on farm equipment in 2014.

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