The Types of Easements Farmers and Ranchers Need to Know About Posted on July 8, 2019 by jmchood Easements are something that affects your agricultural land. It’s important that you know about them so that you know how you can use your own land…. Read More
Tax Tips for Farmers Posted on June 24, 2019 by jmchood Doing your taxes when you own a business is complicated. Doing your taxes when you own a farm is even more complicated. Farmers often have multiple… Read More
What is Agricultural Lending? Posted on June 10, 2019 by jmchood Borrowing money for a farm is a lot different than borrowing money for a home to live in. While you still take out a ‘mortgage’ to… Read More
The Top Reasons to Invest in Timberland Posted on May 27, 2019 by jmchood If you are looking for a lucrative real estate investment, don’t overlook the benefits of investing in timberland. This asset is a great way for land… Read More
What’s the Maximum FSA Guarantee? Posted on May 20, 2019 by jmchood If you are looking to start or expand a farm, you probably need financing. If you are unable to secure financing from a traditional lender, you… Read More
How do USDA Marketing Assistance Loans Work? Posted on May 13, 2019 by jmchood Farmers that find themselves harvesting crops at a time when market prices are at an all-time low may worry about their future. Rather than forcing you… Read More
FSA Direct Loans: Security and Collateral Requirements Posted on May 6, 2019 by jmchood If you want to buy or expand a farm and cannot secure financing from a traditional lender, you may be eligible for an FSA Direct Loan…. Read More
Can you get a Grant to Start a Farm? Posted on April 29, 2019 by jmchood Starting a farm career can be a lucrative way to earn an income, but getting started can be costly. If you don’t have the money upfront… Read More
Why are Balloon Loans Risky for Your Farm? Posted on April 22, 2019 by jmchood When you need farm loan financing, you have several payment options including the balloon loan. The balloon loan is temporary financing. It’s amortized over a long-term… Read More
How Much Down Payment is Needed for Most Farm Loans? Posted on April 15, 2019 by jmchood If you want to buy a farm or expand an existing farm, you need money to do so. The FSA, Farm Service Agency, offers two loan… Read More