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  • 5 Startups to Watch in AgTech

    With innovative ideas, exciting products and an impressive response from investors, these startups are showing a lot of promise.
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  • 6 Strategies for Rural Banks to Grow and Retain Customers

    Community banks, when you get down to it, are a rich resource for local ag producers. Here are some ideas and strategies to show your value.
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  • Step-by-Step Guide to Ag Loan Participation

    Thanks to our revamped online lender portal, the speed and efficiency at which loans can move from application to closed has increased considerably, in just 7 steps.
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  • 8 Wildfire Safety Steps Every Farmer Should Know

    Farmers facing wildfires can take action to help protect themselves and their assets with these 8 key safety steps.
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  • AgriTourism: Helping Producers Diversify and Thrive

    What do hayrides, hunting and house tours have in common? They can all be the basis of a successful agritourism venture! Read all about these businesses ideas and how they can help producers profit in
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  • Alternative Crops and Rare Commodities in Agriculture

    Will jojoba and ostriches replace soybeans and turkeys? Probably not anytime soon, but that doesn't mean these alternative crops don't present some exciting opportunities for creative-minded producers
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  • A Comprehensive Guide to Wind Turbine Leases

    Wind turbine leases have changed a lot in a very short amount of time. When Agri-Access’ loan servicers first started working with renewable energy companies, the process of leasing turbine land was o
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  • The Future of Farming in California: Challenges and Prospects

    Agricultural conditions in California have been the subject of a lot of well-justified worry lately. Ongoing crippling drought has accelerated long-predicted severe water shortages by several decades.
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  • Is the Future Digital for Community Ag Banks

    Is the day fast approaching when banks will be disappearing from Main Street, USA? Not likely, say the experts.
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  • Bridging Fintech and Traditional Lending for Ag Customers

    Traditional lenders are turning to fintechs to meet the needs of their ag customers and enhance their technological capabilities.
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  • Embracing New Agricultural Commodities with Agri-Access

    After graduating with a bachelor's degree in finance and ag business from Illinois State University, Diane wanted to continue with a life in agriculture. So, she dove straight into the world of agricu
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  • Fintech’s Role in Disrupting Agricultural Lending

    FinTech is leading the charge to disrupt the agricultural banking industry, with a generally positive response from producers across the world. Keeping up with innovation is no longer a luxury. It's a
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