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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: USDA
USDA announces Food Safety and Inspection Service reorganization, establishes National Food Safety Center in Iowa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Thursday announced a reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to modernize operations, streamline support functions and better align the agency with the nation’s agricultural landscape.
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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Sen. Hoeven favors increasing USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. fund
U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoeven, R-N.D., said Wednesday he favors increasing the $30 billion per year borrowing limit for the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA's line of credit at the Treasury Department.
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Source: Brownfield
Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data
The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data.
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Source: State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
Attorney General Brenna Bird celebrates victory in protecting Iowa farmers and property owners
Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement after the 8th Circuit decision to dismiss the challenge to Iowa’s Trespass-Surveillance statute:
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Source: Brownfield
USDA’s Rollins signals possible action soon on fertilizer prices
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says it will require a significant effort from the administration to help improve fertilizer costs in the short term.
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Source: RFA
RFA applauds bipartisan House farm bill amendment allowing year-round E15
The Renewable Fuels Association Wednesday applauded the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15.
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Source: Rep. Eric Sorensen
Sorensen introduces bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to lower costs for farmers
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Tracy Mann (KS-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Mike Bost (IL-12) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to boost domestic fertilizer production and storage, lower costs for farmers, and reduce reliance on unstable global supply chains.
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Source: NPPC
New data shows continued threat to food affordability due to California Prop. 12
Equipped with brand new retail and U.S. Department of Agriculture data reinforcing California Proposition 12’s detrimental impacts on both producers and consumers, 105 American pork producers from 23 states took to Capitol Hill, advocating for their livelihoods with federal lawmakers.
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Source: Brownfield
USTR’s Callahan says tariff policy delivering results for agriculture
The Trump administration’s top ag trade official says the tariff policy has been a game changer for the industry.
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