Posts By: Michael Marriott
Ag Lender Survey: Farm Profitability Expected to Decline in 2024
Agricultural lenders expect only 58% of borrowers will remain profitable this year compared to 78% last year, according to the 2024 Ag Lender Survey report produced jointly by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, more commonly known as Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM and AGM.A). The combination of lower export demand for… Read more »
Farmer Mac Declares Quarterly Dividends on Common and Preferred Stock
Farmer Mac Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Farm Progress: This isn’t the ’80s
The Farm Financial Crisis of the 1980s is seemingly manifested with each disheartening report of low farm income or high interest rates, slim margins or poor prices. In contrast, bankers, economists and financial advisors looking at today’s numbers see significant differences – largely positive advantages – for farmers to weather the current financial storm. …… Read more »
Farmer Mac to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
National Land Podcast: Market Watch 2024: Q3 Land Values
How will interest rate drops affect land sales? Today is our quarterly economic update, covering interest rate impact on agriculture, land for sale, and new announcements from the USDA. Jackson Takach is the Chief Economist and Head of Strategy, Research, and Analytics for Farmer Mac, the secondary market for agricultural loans. He is here to… Read more »
High Plains Journal: “A closer look at the tougher economic times ahead”
During these tougher economic times, it’s also important for both lenders and regulators to be proactive, said Jackson Takach, the chief economist and head of strategy, research, and analytics at Farmer Mac. “Regulators need to make sure that banking institutions have access to all the capital that they need, all the support that they need,… Read more »
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