Parnterships Matter In Challenging Economics - Jase Wagner

There's no doubt that 2025 is going to present all forms of agriculture some challenges. That's why Compeer Financials stressing partnerships, and leaning in on expertise in areas where you have questions. Pam Jahnke visits with Compeer CEO, Jase Wagner, during the National Association of Farm Bro…

Is This A Time For Dairy Growth? But How - Jeff Retzer & Brad Herkenhoff

It's definitely interesting times in the dairy industry these days.  Milk production remains flat.  The overall cow herd number is down.  Many dairies are pivoted toward beef production with their offspring versus replacement heifers.  Is this a time for some dairies to consider growth? During Wor…

What's Happening (Or Not) With The Farm Bill - Perry Aasness

Where are things currently standing with a "new" Farm Bill?  Good question and one that we pose to Perry Aasness, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for Compeer Financial. Aasness says that it's absolutely critical that Congress complete a Farm Bill before the end of the calendar year in this c…

What Is The State Of The Dairy Industry - Bill Oppriecht

Yes - June is Dairy Month and celebrating, educating, enjoying are all a part of it.  Knowing just what today's dairy operations are facing though, as far as economics is part of the story. Bill Oppriecht is a senior dairy lending specialist with Compeer Financial.  He speaks with Pam Jahnke about…

The Push-Pull Of Fiscal Policy And Farming - Bill Moore

If you're wondering what direction the economy is going, or if we're in "good" shape or not, listen in on this conversation with Bill Moore, Chief Risk Officer with Compeer Financial. Economic policies are being discussed and re-discussed in D.C. and across the nation's Heartland.  Moore is watchi…

New Options For Buying A Rural Home

Options to buying a home in rural Wisconsin just got a little easier with Compeer Financials groundbreaking First-Time Homebuyer Program, designed eliminate barriers like down payments and Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) costs. Compeer’s Rural Living Solutions (RLS) team is proud to unveil this i…

Global Climate and Production Driving Planting Plans in 2024 - Glenn Wachter

Financial Officer Glenn Wacher with Compeer Finanical. Wacher talks about how the global climate in South America and production is impacting how farmers are planning for 2024. Exports are also driving prices for commodities as South America prepares to start their harvest. Inputs costs are also vo…

$202 Million In Patronage Being Distributed

Compeer Financial announced the return of $150 million in patronage payments to eligible member-owners this August. This marks a significant milestone as the cooperative celebrates reaching $1 billion in patronage returns since its formation in 2017.   “This remarkable achievement of reaching $1 b…

Buying Recreational Bare Ground - Steve Leffew

People interested in buying bare ground - recreational acreage - unimproved lots - could get a surprise.  Not all lenders are interested in taking on that risk! Steve Leffew, Compeer Financial Loan Specialist in Western Wisconsin, visits with Pam Jahnke about the in's and out's of making those dre…

Farm Land Values Stay Strong - Mike Morris, Compeer

Despite high input costs and uncertain world markets, farm land values in Wisconsin remain very strong.  Pam Jahnke talks with Mike Morris, Vice President of Appraisal for Compeer Financial about their benchmark values for land in Wisconsin and what trends he's noticing. Morris also discusses what…