Episode Description: The Federal Reserve increased the benchmark interest rate by another 50 basis points. AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Marketing Education Rob Fronning says young and beginning farmers have not seen anything, but near-zero interest rates, while others have been through this cycle before. "We have seen quite a lot of debt paydown, which is good in a high interest rate environment." As the end of the year approaches, Fronning emphasizes about the importance of a marketing plan. "Volatility creates volatility and we'll have more of it going forward," said Fronning. "Luck favors the prepared so be ready for the opportunities that present themselves." A good crop insurance and risk mitigation strategy is also a must.
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.
Fielding Questions: Rising Input Costs
Published December 13, 2022
Episode Description: Everything from crop inputs to farm equipment, farming costs have gone up. AgCountry Farm Credit Services branch manager Jordan Croatt discusses the current cost environment in the latest Fielding Questions podcast. Croatt says farmers are being cautious as they make these decisions. Fielding Questions is brought to you by AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red RIver Farm Network.
Fielding Questions: Buying or Selling Recreational Land
Published November 21, 2022
Episode Description: In the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Vice President of Home Loans, Kyle Rylander, discusses the financing of recreational land. Rylander outlines the factors impacting buyers and sellers of this type of land. This podcast is produced by AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.
Fielding Questions: Monitor Basis Levels
Published November 4, 2022
Episode Description: In the latest edition of Fielding Questions, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning considers the latest market developments. There has been basis opportunities, but growers should be alert to basis levels. A rangebound market and market considerations for 2023 are also discussed.
Fielding Questions: A Primer on Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance
Published October 24, 2022
Episode Description: In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, Geoff Blegen of SVP Insurance with AgCountry Farm Credit Services highlights Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Insurance. "There is an opportunity to protect your investment or potentially get money back if they need to buy hay or get more pasture ground," said Blegen. This podcast is a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red RIver Farm Network.
Fielding Questions: A Harvest Update
Published October 10, 2022
Fielding Questions: Farm Safety
Published September 26, 2022
Episode Description: The Progressive Agriculture Foundation and AgCountry Farm Credit Services is dedicated to farm safety. Hear more in the latest Fielding Questions podcast episode.
Fielding Questions: Margin Protection
Published September 11, 2022
Episode Description: In the latest episode of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance and Customer Education Rob Fronning takes a closer look at margin protection insurance. This podcast is produced as a collaboration between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.
Fielding Questions: Staying on Track
Published August 26, 2022
Episode Description: In the Fielding Questions podcast, Rus Tweiten, senior vice president of succession and retirement planning, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, emphasizes the need to stay on track with the succession and retirement plan. "The key is to have a written plan for every component of the farm." Accountability is critically important. "What we like to do initially is to have a separate meeting with the parents and a separate meeting with the successors to make sure a shared vision is there."
Fielding Questions: A Look at the U.S. Crop
Published August 14, 2022
Episode Description: In the latest Fielding Questions episode, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen talks markets, crop conditions and takes a closer look at the August USDA report findings.