Fielding Questions

Episode Description: In the latest edition of the Fielding Questions podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Keith Wilson discusses the importance of having an MPCI policy. New products for 2023 and the considerations for farmers and ranchers when making their crop insurance selection are also discussed. The Fielding Questions podcast is made possible by AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the Red River Farm Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.