agriculture

Agricultural lending in 2026 will need to be more flexible, as producers face numerous headwinds. Deepening relationships with ag customers will be even more necessary. We delve into more specifics.

In a recent webinar from the Kansas City Fed, economic experts discuss the impact of higher production costs, lower commodity prices, and potential new challenges with reciprocal tariffs on agriculture lending.

The agricultural community is feeling the pinch of lower commodity costs and many farmers lack adequate capital to continue operating without borrowing. We discuss the trend and the impact on CFIs.

As we approach the second half of 2024, the agricultural industry remains under pressure from mixed economic and demand headwinds. Despite these challenges, farmers are expressing more interest in agricultural loans to grow their available funds. CFIs should prepare to meet this increasing demand.