Ag lenders have faced a whirlwind of events over the past few years. From government stimulus programs to sky-rocketing land values to record inflation, many financial institutions are struggling to get a handle on it all. However, with an eye on credit risk and an increase in loan demand expected on the horizon, profitability and growth are possible for institutions.

In this episode, Rob Newberry, former dairy farmer and Senior Advisor at Abrigo breaks down the overall agricultural lending landscape and provides practical advice on what ag-focused institutions should be doing to navigate rising rates, inflation, and more. 

In this podcast, we discuss: 

• The state of the agricultural lending landscape
• How the 1980s ag crisis compares to today and what lenders should being keeping an eye on
• Strategies to mitigate credit risk and how to identify problem loans early
• Opportunities ag-focused banks can use to stand out from the competition