Wednesday 21st May 2025

An economist says farmers will see the latest rate hike by the Federal Reserve reflected in their operating loans. 

Senior rural economist Matt Clark with Terrain tells Brownfield most operating notes come with variable interest.

“Every time the Fed bumps up 50 basis points or 75 like they did last year, or just 25 this go around, those operating notes almost always reset up or down with the Fed,” he explains.

   

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