Articles tagged under: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
2021 Farm Profitability Hinges on Commodity Prices
Published November 20, 2020
In early 2020, COVID brought travel restrictions, supply chain disruptions and a shift in consumer spending from restaurants to grocery stores. There were also lower ag exports. As the year finishes, all four conditions are improving. Federal Reserve Bank of…Farm Economy Feels Effects of COVID-19
Published May 14, 2020
The initial effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt in agriculture. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s quarterly ag survey found a larger decline in farm income and loan repayment rates than in recent quarters. The reduction in…Small Changes Seen in Ag Credit World During 1Q
Published April 16, 2020
Compared to one year ago, the volume of farm operating loans increased slightly in the first quarter. The quarterly ag finance report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City indicates delinquency rates increased slightly at the end of 2019,…Ag Lending Activity Slows, Caution Remains
Published October 18, 2019
After nine consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, the volume of non-real estate farm debt declined in the third quarter. In a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, there has been some deterioration in ag credit conditions, but…Demand for Credit Remains High, Loan Volumes Increase
Published April 19, 2019
According to the new Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City report on agricultural finances, the volume of non-real estate loans increased nine percent from a year ago. The volume of farm operating loans remained relatively steady, but there was more…Large-Scale Loans Drives Ag Lending Activity
Published October 19, 2018
The volume of non-real estate farm loans rose sharply in the third quarter. According to the Federal Reserve’s Agricultural Finance Book, The total loan volume was up 30 percent from one year ago. Nathan Kauffman, who is a vice president…Survey Shows Farm Debt Growth
Published July 23, 2018
A Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City survey says farm debt at commercial banks grew from the fourth quarter to the first quarter of 2018. This is considered unusual since loan volumes pay down annual operating lines of credit after…