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Working Capital & Cash Flow Solutions

How to bridge seasonal cash flow gaps and keep your operation running smoothly year-round.

Managing Agricultural Cash Flow

Agricultural operations face unique cash flow challenges. Income arrives seasonally—after harvest or at commodity sale—while operating expenses occur year-round. Working capital financing helps bridge these timing gaps and ensures your operation maintains sufficient liquidity to function smoothly.

The Cash Flow Challenge in Agriculture

Seasonal Revenue Patterns: Cash arrives after harvest or at specific selling periods.

Year-Round Expenses: Utilities, maintenance, insurance, and debt service continue regardless of season.

Variable Input Costs: Fertilizer, seed, and fuel prices fluctuate.

Commodity Price Volatility: Market prices can affect both income and financial planning.

Unexpected Expenses: Equipment breakdowns, weather damage, and other surprises require reserve capacity.

Types of Working Capital Solutions

Short-Term Operating Lines

  • Flexible access to capital during production cycles
  • Interest paid only on amounts borrowed
  • Facility repaid from harvest or commodity sales

Seasonal Working Capital Loans

  • Fixed-term loans aligned with production cycles
  • Repayment from specific harvest or sales revenue
  • Tailored to your operation's seasonal pattern

Revolving Credit Facilities

  • Ongoing access to capital throughout the year
  • Flexible borrowing and repayment
  • Provides contingency capacity

Typical Working Capital Ranges

We review requests from $500,000 to $25 million, with agricultural real estate to help secure the loan. The lender decides the amount based on your operation's size, expenses, and risk.

Need Working Capital for Your Farm?

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Answer a few quick questions. It's free, there's no credit pull to start, and estimates are fine.

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