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Living Rural

Living Rural

Welcome to Living Rural - a podcast on home financing and mortgages for rural living. Our podcast explores the topics related to buying, building, and financing homes in rural areas, as well as accessing your home's equity and investing in bare land and other investment properties. Our aim is to cover the ins and outs of the home buying process, starting from prequalification and preapprovals to loan estimates and closing disclosures. Additionally, we'll dive into financing home improvements, shouses, barndominiums, and second homes. With our expert guests and in-depth analysis, we'll provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions and choose the right financing partner. Whether you're a homebuyer, real estate professional, or simply interested in what it takes to move to a rural area, this podcast is for you. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the world of rural home financing. Thank you for tuning in to Living Rural! _____________________________________ This podcast is the property of Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and may not be reused or rebroadcast without the permission of the owner. This Living Rural podcast is brought to you by Farm Credit Services of America® and Frontier Farm Credit®, financial services institutions chartered by the federal Farm Credit Administration, which offer rural home financing through the Rural 1st® consumer loan program. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only. No part of this podcast is intended to be considered as an offer or solicitation with respect to any financial services or products. Rural 1st® is a tradename and Rural 1st, the Rolling Hills Window icon, Rural Logic, and Closer to What Matters are exclusive trademarks of Farm Credit Mid-America, NMLS 407249 and is used with permission of its owner. Rural 1st products are available to consumers within the territories of participating Farm Credit System Associations including Farm Credit Services of America NMLS 579135 and Frontier Farm Credit NMLS 628123, Michelle Sandin NMLS 171777. All loans and conversions are subject to credit approval and eligibility. Farm Credit Mid-America, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit are Equal Housing Lenders. Specific advice and recommendations can only be provided through a direct contact with one of our consumer loan officers. All services provided or extensions of credit shall be determined only upon the completion of an appropriate application and consideration of individual credit and financial information. Non-employee guests on this podcast are not paid representatives of Farm Credit Services of America or Frontier Farm Credit and their opinions are their own. The appearance of such guests on this podcast is not an endorsement of such guests or any services they may offer. © 2024 Farm Credit Services of America, ACA

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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Fertilizer companies face lawsuit as war disruptions put spotlight on industry
Pressure on the fertilizer industry is mounting as agricultural groups seek relief, with at least one new federal lawsuit against the industry having now been filed and farm groups pressing policymakers for action.
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Source: Brownfield
Soybean futures fall as trade deal with China delayed, Brazil steps up exports
A market analyst says a possible delay in an upcoming U.S. and China meeting could slow progress on a trade deal, and that is part of the reason soybean futures have traded 70 cents lower (limit down) as the week begins.
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Source: USDA NIFA
USDA NIFA launches new rapid response grant opportunity to combat emerging agricultural threats
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announces the launch of a new competitive grant opportunity aimed at rapidly addressing emerging and re-emerging pest and disease threats across the nation’s food and agricultural systems.
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Source: USMEF
Pork exports open 2026 on high note; beef variety meat value record-high
U.S. pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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Source: Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Potential Iran funding bill, water issues with New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján discusses what farmers and consumers should be concerned about with the war.
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Source: Brownfield
Rancher describes heartbreak after wildfire burns hundreds of thousands of acres in Nebraska
A rancher in western Nebraska says she’s still processing the destruction of a large wildfire that raced across the area recently.
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Source: Senator Joni Ernst
Ernst works to add value to Iowa-grown crops
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) called on the Trump administration to continue their support of the biofuel industry by ensuring the final 45Z clean fuel production credit rule recognizes a wide array of on-farm practices and truly puts Iowa farmers first.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Recent farmland sales in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska
DTN's Landwatch Weekly column is a spin-off of Progressive Farmer's monthly column, highlighting the recent results of sales and auctions from across the country.
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Source: Brownfield
Iowa farmer calls for transparency in fertilizer pricing
An eastern Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices have been climbing for years, with the latest spike adding even more pressure on producers.
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