Posts By: Betsy Urso

Trendspotting by Ag Lenders Farm Journal’s AgPro By: Sara Schafer A behind-the-desk perspective on farm finances For 2020, lenders expect 56% of their agricultural borrowers to remain profitable through 2020. That’s according to a 2019 report from Farmer Mac and the American Bankers Association, which surveyed 450 loan officers, managers and executives. What is pushing… Read more »

Our Ohio Weekly: Ag banking in a down farm economy Ohio Farm Bureau By: Ty Higgins Ty Higgins visits with Heartland Bank to find out what it’s been like to be an ag banker in a down farm economy. He also sits down with an economist with Farmer Mac for an outlook for 2020. Meet… Read more »

Seminar topics range from Timber Unity efforts to pesticide classes Capital Press By: Mitch Lies Presentations on what to expect in the 2020 short session of the Oregon Legislature, as well as on managing water rights and estate planning, are some of the highlights of the Northwest Ag Show’s seminar schedule. Show participants also will… Read more »

Takeaways from Ag Lending Survey from the executive office….. By: Curt Everson | President | South Dakota Bankers Association It occurred to me recently how appropriate it is to observe and celebrate both Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving Day each November. Since we provided by God’s grace, perhaps we should consider thanking veterans for their service… Read more »

3 Key Finance Lessons from a Veteran Ag Banker Farm Journal’s AgPro By: Sara Schafer At the 2020 Top Producer Summit, Curt Covington will explain how and why it’s time to think differently about your farm operation. (Sara Schafer) “Don’t tell me what you value, show me your budget,” says Curt Covington, executive vice president… Read more »

Ag Lender Survey Shows Lower Profitability and Higher Concerns DRGNews.com By: Jody Heemstra The American Bankers Association teamed up with Farmer Mac for their Fall 2019 Ag Lender Survey. The biggest takeaway from the report is that the agricultural economy and farm income remain under stress, with little if any signs of improvement ahead in… Read more »

Ag lenders rank farm liquidity as top concern for 2019 FarmWeekNow.com Agricultural lenders view liquidity as the top concern this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Bankers Association (ABA) and Farmer Mac. They also predict the number of farm bankruptcies could continue to edge higher into 2020, although nowhere near the… Read more »

ABA Chief Economist Sees Reason for Optimism Amid Challenges in Ag Sector ABA Banking Journal While the agricultural sector continues to face numerous challenges, “there’s a lot of optimism” among ag lenders looking ahead to the next 12 months, ABA Chief Economist James Chessen said in an interview today with RFD-TV’s “Market Day Report” program…. Read more »