Webinar: The Year Ahead: What the Ag Lender Survey Signals for 2027

Rising debt. Tighter credit. More borrowers stress. What do the findings signal for the future of ag lending?

Join the authors of the Farmer Mac and American Bankers Association 2026 Agricultural Lender Survey report for a discussion of the key findings, emerging trends, and practical implications for agricultural lenders. Learn how your outlook compares with peers nationwide, what lenders are watching most closely, and what the results may signal for credit conditions, borrower needs, and lending opportunities in the year ahead.

What you’ll gain from attending:

• See how your outlook compares with ag lenders nationwide and understand where sentiment is headed for 2027.

• Identify emerging risks earlier, including trends in farm debt, operating credit, borrower stress, and credit quality.

• Understand what's changing across regions and sectors and what it could mean for your portfolio and customers.

• Walk away with practical ideas for navigating a more complex lending environment and supporting borrowers through changing conditions.

Hear directly from the survey authors, bring your questions, and leave with insights you can apply to your institution's planning for 2027.

Webinar Information:

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Eastern)
Format: Live Online (Zoom) 

Jackson Takach, Chief Economist & Vice President – Head of Farm & Ranch, leads the Farm & Ranch team, overseeing day-to-day operations, program strategy, and growth, as well as industry analysis and thought leadership on agricultural markets and rural economic conditions, quantitative business data analytics and modeling, and strategic lending partnership development and activation.  

Blaine Nelson, is a Senior Economist at Farmer Mac where he analyzes trends in farmland values, commodity prices, and interest rates. He was raised on a farm in Northern Minnesota and earned degrees in Ag economics from the University of Minnesota and University of Illinois. 

Ryan Lee is the manager of the Economic Research and Policy team at the American Bankers Association, where he leads a team of research associates conducting analysis on banking policy and regulation. Prior to joining ABA, Ryan participated in an internship in the office of U.S. Senator Mike Crapo. Ryan received his B.A. in Economics and Public Policy from the University of Virginia.