Is a Recession Upon Us?

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Is a Recession Upon Us? Farm Journal’s AgWeb By: Betsy Jibben The Federal Reserve made more emergency announcements to try and calm market fears and talk of a recession. It’s reviving a program first used in the 2008 financial crisis to help companies get access for cash for very short-term needs. This comes after the… Read more »

Trendspotting by Ag Lenders

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Trendspotting by Ag Lenders Farm Journal’s AgPro By: Sara Schafer A behind-the-desk perspective on farm finances For 2020, lenders expect 56% of their agricultural borrowers to remain profitable through 2020. That’s according to a 2019 report from Farmer Mac and the American Bankers Association, which surveyed 450 loan officers, managers and executives. What is pushing… Read more »

Takeaways from Ag Lending Survey

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Takeaways from Ag Lending Survey from the executive office….. By: Curt Everson | President | South Dakota Bankers Association It occurred to me recently how appropriate it is to observe and celebrate both Veterans’ Day and Thanksgiving Day each November. Since we provided by God’s grace, perhaps we should consider thanking veterans for their service… Read more »