McLean County Farm Bureau

A NEW CRACK IN THE FARM ECONOMY –

With weather challenges, trade tension and long-term financial headwinds buffeting the ag sector, more farmers and ranchers are taking on high-interest loans beyond the usual ag lenders just to stay in business, The Wall Street Journal reports. Traditional farm banks are offering less money and placing tighter restrictions on loans, forcing cash-strapped farmers to look elsewhere for capital. (Politico)