Episode Description: On this episode of Fielding Questions, produced in collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network, we sit down with Jason Edleman, Vice President of Lending with AgCountry Farm Credit Services, to talk about the next generation of farmers and the realities they are facing as they enter the industry. Edleman discusses rising input, land, and equipment costs, tighter margins, and why young and beginning producers are approaching farming more as a business than a lifestyle. The conversation also explores how technology, data, and diversification are shaping decision-making, along with a closer look at AgCountry’s Starting Gate program and Side-by-Side conferences, which focus on financial education, coaching, and peer networking to help new producers build long-term success.
Fielding Questions
The Fielding Questions podcast is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network. Episodes features experts exploring the world of farm finance and rural life.
Episode Description: In the current farm financial situation, farmers need customized solutions to provide flexibility and support when managing short-term agricultural operation expenses. In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Financial Officer Cindy Hanson highlights these lines of credit and the importance of having someone who understands, sitting at the table with you. Hanson is based at the Lisbon, North Dakota branch.
Episode Description: This week on Fielding Questions, we’re joined by Ag Country Farm Credit Services Tax Officer Dane Larson. With tax season approaching and major rule changes taking effect, Dane breaks down what farmers need to know — from FSA program updates to planning for year-end.
Episode Description: In this week's edition of Fielding Questions, MN AgDirect Territory Manager Tate Moser talks about the AgDirect equipment financing program.
Episode Description: In this week's edition of Fielding Questions, Ag Country Senior Vice President of Retail Lending Troy Andreasen talks about National Co-op Month.
Episode Description: In this week's edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Insurance Officer Sydney Ehrlin gives an update on changes with MPCI for 2026.
Episode Description: The One Big Beautiful Bill included provisions that will impact the farm succession plan. In this edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Succession and Retirement Planning Officer Bobbi Sondreal outlines those changes and other considerations for a successful farm transition. Fielding Questions is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.
Episode Description: This week on Fielding Questions, Don Wick talks with Kody Stark, Insurance Officer with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in Grafton, to cover key crop insurance insights for farmers across the region. Stark shares tips on harvest pricing for wheat, barley, and oats, and explains how quality issues like falling numbers can impact insurance claims. He also highlights important insurance deadlines coming up this fall for crops including corn, soybeans, sugar beets, and potatoes.
Episode Description: On this week’s Fielding Questions, Jamie Dickerman talks with Matt Erickson about stagflation, and strategies to protect your farm heading into 2026. Get insights on budgets, costs, and risk management tools to stay ahead in uncertain markets.
