Farmer Mac sees agricultural credit stress rising gradually

By Public Technologies
  • An October 22, 2026, market assessment signals persistently elevated borrowing costs as inflation, federal debt and AI investment pressure capital markets.
  • Agricultural credit stress is rising gradually, while farm equity and land values remain stable in most regions.
  • Refinancing low-interest-rate COVID-era agricultural loans could double interest rates, threatening cash flow and business viability.
  • Mortgage rates around 7% are limiting housing affordability, with housing starts trending lower but remaining above recessionary levels.
  • A stock market decline of 20% lasting more than six months or a spike in Treasury yields could trigger stagflation.


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