Agricultural lenders report signs of tighter conditions in farm profitability and credit quality in 2025. Jackson Takach, chief economist with Farmer Mac, says a survey conducted with the American Bankers Association (ABA) of more than 450 ag lenders shows nearly 93% expect farm debt to increase over the next year. “For the protein sector, people […]
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