The new normal for farmers — tighter credit

With U.S. agriculture in the third year of a commodity-price slump, bankers are toughening their rules for lending money to growers, says Reuters, which quoted a Farm Credit Systems official as calling for belt-tightening by farmers. “You need to accept this new normal,” said Jim Knuth, FCS senior vice president. “Cash is king.” There is… » Read More

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