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Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
Wheat Industry Leaders Meet in Kansas City, Talk Shipping
The boards of directors for the U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers met last week in Kansas City. Supply chain issues were one of many topics during the meetings. “Supplier delivery times have slowed dramatically, not only for manufacturers but also for service providers,” said Esther George, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, one of the
Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending
Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending
Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending
Demand for livestock loans grew in the third quarter, boosting agricultural lending activity. However, demand for operating loans was more subdued, and total non-real estate lending remained near its average of the past decade. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank announced recently the average size of loans for some livestock categories reached an all-time high and contributed to the increased l
Analyst Looks At How Lumber Prices Will Impact The Farm Economy
Analyst Looks At How Lumber Prices Will Impact The Farm Economy
Analyst Looks At How Lumber Prices Will Impact The Farm Economy
Market conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, brought more volatility to commodities in 2020, along with higher demand and prices for things like lumber. But, what does the market action in lumber mean for agriculture? Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting LLC, said it’s important to watch all commodities because of their interconnection. “ ...
Interest Rates for Operating Loans Rise Slightly
Interest Rates for Operating Loans Rise Slightly
Interest Rates for Operating Loans Rise Slightly
Interest rates on agricultural loans made by commercial banks increased slightly for some types of lending. However, the Federal Reserve of Kansas City says rates stayed historically low through the first half of this year. The average rate on non-real estate loans was about 30 basis points higher than the all-time low reached at the end of 2020 ...
Regional Farm Credit Conditions Improving
Regional Farm Credit Conditions Improving
Regional Farm Credit Conditions Improving
Further strengthening of the U.S. ag economy bolstered farm credit conditions in the first quarter of 2021. A Federal Reserve survey of agriculture credit conditions shows farm loan repayment rates continue to improve rapidly. After many years of growing financial stress and weakness in the ag economy, bankers reported that farm income was higher than a year ago for the second consecutive quarte
Farm Credit Conditions Show Additional Strength
Farm Credit Conditions Show Additional Strength
Farm Credit Conditions Show Additional Strength
Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District of the Federal Reserve continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2021. After a sharp rebound at the end of 2020, conditions in the broad agricultural economy continued to improve alongside additional increases in crop prices ...
KC Fed: Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021
KC Fed: Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021
KC Fed: Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021
Farm loan demand remained muted at commercial banks in the first quarter of 2021. The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank reported this week that a reduction in the volume of operating loans led to an overall decline in total non-real estate lending ...
Farm Lending Pullback Continues
Farm Lending Pullback Continues
Farm Lending Pullback Continues
Agricultural debt at commercial banks eased further at the end of 2020, and loan repayment problems moderated slightly. According to the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, general improvement in the farm economy likely drove the pullback in farm lending activity and strengthened credit conditions ...

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