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KC Fed Reports Agricultural Credit Conditions Continue to Improve

September 8, 2021 | Posted in Data & Trends

Similar to recent quarters, farm loan repayment rates increased at a rapid pace and loan demand remained subdued.

Farm Debt Declines Further and Credit Stress Eases

July 2, 2021 | Posted in Data & Trends

According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, agricultural debt at commercial banks continued to decline in the first quarter of 2021 and farm loan performance improved.

Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021

April 15, 2021 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farm loan demand remained muted at commercial banks in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

KC Fed: Fewer New Loans to Farmers

January 18, 2021 | Posted in Data & Trends

Fewer new loans to farmers continued to drive a pullback in agricultural lending activity. A historically low number of new loans contributed to an increase in average loan size and drove a slight decrease in the overall volume of non-real estate loans at commercial banks in the fourth quarter.

Kansas City Fed: Fewer Loans Issued to Farmers Limit Lending Activity in 3Q20

October 23, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

Farm lending remained muted in the third quarter of 2020 but increased from last year according to the National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers. Despite growing 15% from the previous year, total non-real estate loan volumes in the third quarter were below the 20 year trend for that period.

March Beige Book: Mixed Conditions, Worries Over Coronavirus

March 15, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

The March 2020 Beige Book, released by the Federal Reserve System, included conditions impacting agriculture throughout the country. In this edition, mixed conditions were reported across the districts, including falling corn and soybean prices, decreased capital spending and worries about the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

January Beige Book: Low Commodity Prices, USMCA Signing Create Mixed Ag Conditions

January 21, 2020 | Posted in Data & Trends

The January 2020 Beige Book, released by the Federal Reserve System, included conditions impacting agriculture throughout the country. In this edition, it was noted that agricultural conditions were mixed across the districts, impacted by low commodity prices, trade conflicts, drought and the signing of the USMCA.

Reasons the Ag Economy is Stuck in ‘Neutral’

November 30, 2018

Financial stress has continued to build for some producers amid the stagnation and profit opportunities have remained limited.

Rising Interest Rates, Repayment Issues Contribute to Dip in Farm Economy

September 28, 2018 | Posted in Data & Trends

Quarterly reports on surveys of bankers in three Midwestern Federal Reserve Bank districts indicate that rising interest rates and low commodity prices may impact farmers’ decisions on making larger, long-term investments in the near future. Farm equipment dealers should take note of this trend, as higher interest rates for farmers mean they will be less willing, or able, to take out a loan for capital expenditures.

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