Farmers and Ranchers face unique sets of challenges when it comes to managing the financial health of their operations. One of the most significant challenges...
INCREASED INTEREST RATES, CONTINUED CHALLENGES AHEAD IN 2022
Between record-high fertilizer costs, increased fuel prices and overall higher inputs, 2021 price trends are expected to continue in 2022. Conterra Ag Capital experts encourage...
Conterra Ag Capital Completes Asset Sale to Farmer Mac
DES MOINES, Iowa, August 19, 2021 — Conterra Ag Capital and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (“Farmer Mac”) have reached an agreement on the purchase...
Matt Manuel Joins Conterra
Conterra Ag Capital Grows With New Relationship Manager for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana DES MOINES, Iowa — A Frisco, Texas-based agricultural lender with more than...
Jon Reiter Joins Conterra Board of Directors
EXPERT ON WATER AND AGRICULTURE JOINS CONTERRA AG CAPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS DES MOINES, Iowa — Jon Reiter, founder of Cavalrei, a consultancy offering services...
Financing Permanent Crops in the West: 4 Things Lenders Consider
The Western U.S. differs from the rest of the country in many ways. The West, especially California, is one of the most productive places in...
PLAN BUDGETS WITH FUNDAMENTALS, NOT GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS
Government payments can throw a wrench in long-term budget planning. The last month of 2019 saw signs that there is life in the ag economy....
You Never Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression
You have all heard the expression “You Never Get a Second Change to Make a First Impression.” It has been attributed to Oscar Wilde and...
Is it a Good Idea to Use More Than One Ag Lender?
Ag lending has evolved in how ag credit is delivered and who is delivering that credit. Both agricultural operations and institutions that lend into agriculture...
3 Steps to Rising Above Farm Financial Strain
ALTERNATIVE LENDING FOR THE LONG TERM Three-step process helps ensure long-term financial viability for farms and ranches. Not all alternative ag lenders are created equal....