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Finding Farmland For Your Farm

Farmbrite

Begin by assessing the purpose of your landwhether it's for crop production, livestock grazing, forestry, or a combination of activities. Takeaways: Identify the type of farming you want to pursue (crop, livestock, mixed). Check out specialized agricultural real estate websites like www.farmandranch.com and www.AcreValue.com.

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Holding onto Farmland, One Land Trust at a Time

Modern Farmer

Situated in Olympia, Washington along the shores of Puget Sound, the fertile land and waterfront views make the farm an ideal spot. Without farmland to grow crops or ranchland for livestock, we don’t eat. But real estate developers can afford it. Nate Lewis and Melissa Barker knew that Oyster Bay Farm was for them. “It

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Navigating Agricultural Financing as a Farmer: Challenges and Opportunities

Farmbrite

We might use that money to purchase land, buy equipment, or livestock. Agri-Real Estate Loans These loans allow borrowers to use the value of their land as collateral. Operating Loans These loans can cover daily expenses like seeds, fertilizer, livestock feed, and family living expenses.

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FAPRI forecasts falling prices for producers

Todays Farmer Magazine

Higher fertilizer, fuel and feed costs contributed to a sharp increase in farm production expenses in 2022. Net farm income reached a record level in 2022, as sharply higher crop and livestock receipts more than offset reduced government payments and increased production expenses. Consumer food price inflation jumped to 9.9%

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The Power of a RLOC: Revolving Line of Credit for Agricultural Operations

Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

From budgeted costs like feed and fertilizer to unplanned expenses like machinery repairs or vet bills to budgeting for planting and harvesting season, you may set a lot of cash aside for such costs before receiving any income. If you’re a farmer or rancher, your bills are endless. How is a revolving line of credit secured?

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Excessive proposed cost-share payments for livestock feed management. Requires producers with confined livestock feeding operations to submit a GHG emissions reduction plan, in addition to the currently required comprehensive nutrient management plan, to be eligible to receive payments under the program.

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Young Farmers’ Analysis of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

National Young Farmers Coalition

In 2018, we fought for FSA Direct Farm Ownership loan caps to be raised to $600,000 from the previous limit of $300,000, which was no longer meeting farmers’ needs in the real estate market. Reauthorizes Beginning Farmer and Rancher Individual Development Accounts.

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