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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: Agri-Pulse
Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Farm bill future & farm aid asks with House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson
The farm bill was approved by the House Ag Committee and now heads to the full House for a vote. House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson says he's confident it will pass even with the so-called "poison pills," and lays out his wish list in an Iran spending bill: $15 billion in farm aid, with $10 billion for specialty crop growers.
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Source: Brownfield
Fordyce: USDA accelerating wildfire assistance, expanding grazing options
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is working to fast-track disaster assistance for producers impacted by recent wildfires.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
March 1 Cattle on Feed down slightly from year ago
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.5 million head on March 1, 2026. The inventory was slightly below March 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday.
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Source: Senator John Thune
Thune introduces legislation to bring transparency to fertilizer prices for producers
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) on Thursday introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in response to longstanding concerns over rising input costs.
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Source: Brownfield
Rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are increasing transportation costs for farmers
An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is putting more pressure on the entire supply chain.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Wide range of March 1 Cattle on Feed pre-report estimates raises questions
Friday's March 1 USDA Cattle on Feed report is expected to follow a similar pattern to reports from the past couple of months: on-feed totals being slightly lower than a year ago, placements being the report's biggest question, and once again, the total number of cattle marketed out of the feedlot being noticeably lower than a year ago.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Fertilizer surge tied to war leaves more farmers exposed to higher planting costs
As fertilizer and fuel prices surge following the war with Iran, corn farmers warn a significant share of producers are heading into planting season without input prices locked in, exposing them to sharply higher costs.
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Source: RFA
RFA: ‘What They’re Saying’ report underscores urgency of year-round E15 legislation
The Renewable Fuels Association Tuesday released a comprehensive “What They’re Saying” report on E15, featuring dozens of statements from members of Congress, President Trump, administration officials, Governors, and industry leaders on the urgent need to pass year-round E15 legislation immediately.
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Source: Brownfield
Nebraska officials outline resources for livestock producers affected by wildfires
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says all options are on the table to support livestock producers affected by wildfires.
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