debt

Farm real estate debt at commercial banks grew modestly in the first quarter, while production loans remained steady. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank said alongside soaring farmland values, real estate loan balances increased at the fastest pace in four years and drove an increase in the overall amount of agricultural lending ...

A new analysis shows total farm debt is near record levels and farm real estate debt is at an all-time high. Agricultural Economic Insights found that this week, total debt stands at $425 billion, just short of the 1981 peak of $440 billion ...

Like any other business, farming is typically more successful when more money is coming in than going out.  But according to USDA farmers will see a 9% dip in net cash income and another rise in debt level for 2020.   “We're expecting debt to go up by about 2.3%,” said USDA ...

For many January means two things; resolutions, and paying for the holidays. Did you get into a little debt with your Christmas gifts? Are the bills starting to flood in?   Gary Crawford has a few ideas what you can do to keep your cool while paying those bills.  ...

A new video game designed by the University of Idaho is helping teach young people and adults all about the dangers of debt.   Extension Professor Lyle Hansen said they have received grants from Northwest Farm Credit Services and CoBank to help develop this game.  ...

The downturn in commodity prices is starting to put serious pressure on producers across the country that rent most of their farmland.  According to DTN that group most likely consists of young farmers and experienced operators who rapidly expanded when commodity prices were higher.  Ca...