Articles tagged under: AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Diving into Crop Insurance Claims
Published September 25, 2019
Late-season crop damage and harvest quality issues have farmers digging deeper into their crop insurance policy. Low falling numbers is taking over this year’s spring wheat harvest story. Based at Devils Lake, AgCountry Farm Credit Services senior insurance specialist Evan…Rural Perspectives
Published September 23, 2019
USDA has announced new details about the disaster aid program. "What will probably get the most attention is a program to address all of the prevent plant issues," says AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Miller. "Hopefully they…TransFARMation: Taking Time for a Farm Transition
Published September 16, 2019
One of the most stressful situations for farm families is the transition of passing that farm from one generation to the next. Russ Tweiten focuses on succession planning for AgCountry Farm Credit Services. It can be difficult to hand over…Interest Rates at Historic Lows
Published September 14, 2019
Despite a difficult market environment, there is some positive economic news for farmers. "Rates are near historic lows," said Andrew Grothmann, Hillsboro branch manager, AgCountry Farm Credit Services. "When many of our producers are looking at ways to save some…Rural Perspectives
Published September 9, 2019
Uncooperative harvest weather is causing quality issues in spring wheat. Based at Ada, Minnesota, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Senior Crop Insurance Specialist Ginger Harris encourages farmers with falling number issues to do their research and contact their crop insurance agent.…Rural Perspectives
Published August 26, 2019
In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on the latest crop conditions and what that means come harvest time. Miller also touches on the current trade situation with…Insurance Extension Important for Farmer’s Cash Flow
Published August 18, 2019
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance Rob Fronning says USDA’s deferral of interest accrual on spring 2019 crop year premiums is important for cash flow. "The crop is behind in much of the country. It's not going to…Rural Perspectives
Published August 12, 2019
In the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on a post-harvest marketing strategy. Hear more in this edition of the Rural Perspectives podcast, made possible by AgCountry Farm Credit Services.ND Farmers Will Get MFP 2.0 Payments Later This Month
Published August 6, 2019
Ag lenders were part of Monday's Market Facilitation Program 2.0 discussion, including AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Vice-President Mark Vetter. He says it’s important for farmers to go into their local FSA offices to sign-up. Farmers will start receiving the…