Many rural bankers in the Midwest are expecting a decline in net farm income this year. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss tells Brownfield that sentiment was outlined in the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. “A very high percent think that 2025 farm income is going to be down from 2024,” Goss said. “Of course, 2023 was […]
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The director of retail credit underwriting at Farm Credit Mid-America says producers have an opportunity to strengthen their financial position in 2026.
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