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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
Congress weighs E15, farm bill and more aid with no clear path forward
Congress has multiple priorities to help farmers -- year-round E15, a full farm bill, and $15 billion in direct aid -- but lawmakers still lack a clear path to pass any of it despite bipartisan support and backing from key leaders.
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Source: NFU
Coalition urges Congress to bolster domestic markets, fund local and regional food procurement in farmer relief package
National Farmers Union, American Farmland Trust, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition today led an agricultural coalition letter urging Congress to include funding for local and regional procurement of domestically produced agricultural products in any upcoming farmer economic relief package.
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Source: AFBF
Nationwide survey: most farmers can’t afford fertilizer
An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region.
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Source: Brownfield
Winter wheat losses mount as drought worsens across plains
The president of U.S. Custom Harvesters says widespread drought is having a significant impact on operations.
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Source: Brownfield
Lawmakers still considering additional farmer aid
The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University says Congress is still talking about more farmer assistance.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Court turns away poultry settlements in Illinois River watershed pollution case
A federal court ruled the multi-million-dollar settlements reached between the state of Oklahoma and poultry companies in the Illinois River watershed fall far short of the court's final judgment issued in December 2025.
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Source: IDALS
Secretary Naig and INREC launch Nitrogen Soil Sampling Project to help garmers save money, benefit water quality
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and the Iowa Nutrient Research & Education Council (INREC) Monday announced a new, three-year Nitrogen Soil Sampling Project that will conduct nitrogen soil testing for farmers in targeted areas upstream from the Des Moines metro.
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Source: K-State Extension news service
Kansas growers urged to scout for brown wheat mites
Dry, cool conditions across much of Kansas are creating favorable environments for brown wheat mites, and one Kansas State University researcher says that it is prompting concerns for wheat producers as the growing season progresses.
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Source: Brownfield
President Trump’s budget proposal cuts USDA funding by nearly 20%
An ag economist says President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal could impact several USDA programs that are needed by farmers and ranchers.
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