Farmer Mac Webinar: Agriculture and Ag Lending in Economic Disorder Posted6/30/2025 2:58:31 PM https://farmermac.zoom.us/meeting/register/CuE7okk0SLO3yfLsYd-eEQ#/registration Featuring leading economists Dr. Dave Kohl and Jackson Takach.The dynamics of geopolitical risk — compounded by tariffs, sanctions, and regional warfare — present a chaotic economic environment filled with both challenges and opportunities. The increasing national deficit and federal debt, along with inflation and speculation of interest rate changes, are impacting profits, cash flow, and financial liquidity on the balance sheets of your customers.For agricultural lenders, understanding these forces is critical to staying competitive, supporting growth, and managing volatility. Join us for an informative discussion between two acclaimed economists with deep industry experience, Dr. Dave Kohl and Farmer Mac’s Chief Economist Jackson Takach. Both offer actionable insights that can inform lending strategies, risk assessments, and customer engagement in today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More
Farmer Mac Corporate Fact Sheet Posted6/3/2025 1:49:02 PM https://www.farmermac.com/wp-content/uploads/Farmer-Mac-Corporate-Fact-Sheet.pdf We are uniquely positioned to facilitate competitive access to financing that fuels growth, innovation, and prosperity in America’s rural and agricultural communities. Through are core segments—Farm & Ranch, Corporate AgFinance, Power & Utilities, Broadband Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy—Farmer Mac offers a wide range of products and solutions to help meet financial institutions’ growth, liquidity, risk management, and capital relief needs. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More
Digital Connectivity: As a Driver of Smart Agriculture and Sustainability Posted5/29/2025 6:44:25 AM https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/digital-connectivity-driver-smart-agriculture-sus... Brad Nordholm, Farmer Mac’s CEO, has seen how precision agriculture is reshaping what resilience looks like in today’s farm economy. Smart agriculture isn’t just about sustainability—in this essay, he explores how these tools are helping producers manage risk, improve profitability, and stay competitive. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More
Bridging the Divide: Digital Connectivity as a Catalyst for Rural Economic Resilience Posted5/29/2025 6:43:09 AM https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bridging-divide-digital-connectivity-catalyst-rur... Digital connectivity isn’t a luxury—it’s an infrastructure need for virtually everyone. In this essay, Jackson Takach, Farmer Mac's Chief Economist, explores how broadband access is supporting rural economies and helping communities build resilience in the face of volatility. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More
The Transformation of Rural Economies Through Data Infrastructure Posted5/29/2025 6:42:09 AM https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transformation-rural-economies-through-data-infra... Investors seeking resilient long-term value are watching infrastructure. But some of the most overlooked growth markets are rural, where data center infrastructure is accelerating opportunities for rural communities and investors alike. Aparna Ramesh, Farmer Mac's CFO, explores the opportunities being sparked by the rural data center boom. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More
Transforming Ag Lending: Technology’s Expanding Role in Credit, Risk, and Loan Delivery Posted5/29/2025 6:40:29 AM https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transforming-ag-lending-technologys-expanding-rol... Data and analytics tools are reshaping entire industries, and American agriculture is no different. Advanced analytics tools are helping agricultural producers and lenders alike make more informed decisions. Zack Carpenter, Farmer Mac's Chief Business Officer, dives deeper in his essay. Posted byFarmer Mac Read More