News & Press
- November 4, 2019 RaboResearch Predicts Continued Pressure on Corn, Soybean and Wheat Prices Trade dispute with China and African swine fever weigh down soybean price by up to $2.50 per bushel ST. LOUIS (Nov. 4, 2019) – In its new series of 10-year outlooks for corn, soybeans and wheat, the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness group at Rabo AgriFinance underlines continuing long-term ...
- October 24, 2019 Rabo AgriFinance Designs Industry’s First Organic Transition Loan Offering Loan Terms Reflect Challenges – and Opportunities – for Farmers to Change Production Practices ST. LOUIS (Oct. 24, 2019) – Rabo AgriFinance has announced a new loan product that can make it more financially viable for farmers to seek organic certification on all or part of their crop ...
- July 10, 2019 Rabo AgriFinance Establishes Collegiate Wine Scholarship Fund established in partnership with Sonoma State University SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (July 10, 2019) – Rabo AgriFinance has made a donation to Sonoma State University to establish a new scholarship that supports students working toward careers in the wine industry. The agribusiness lender made the announcement today ...
- July 2, 2019 Ag Lending Leader Continues Senior Role at Rabo AgriFinance Jill Jelacich becomes company’s first female General Manager ST. LOUIS, MO. (July 2, 2019) – To accommodate growth, provide stability and continue leadership, Rabo AgriFinance names Jill Jelacich as general manager of the company’s new, fourth territory. The new territory focuses only on California’s food, agriculture, ...
- June 19, 2019 Rabo AgriFinance to Open 10 Offices in California Leading farm lender chooses locations based on company’s food, agriculture and wine focus ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 19, 2019) – A new yet somewhat familiar ag lender will open its doors for the first time in 10 cities across California on July 1. Signs on doors will feature ...
- May 7, 2019 Rabo AgriFinance Adds Leadership Role to Support Growth Ag Lending Veteran Shawn Smeins Focuses on Growing Client Experience ST. LOUIS, MO. (May 7, 2019) – To support continuing growth as a leading financial services provider to U.S. farmers, Rabo AgriFinance has expanded its leadership team. The promotion of Shawn Smeins fills a new second-in-command ...
- April 8, 2019 Rabo AgriFinance Adds Dairy Analyst Ben Laine Research will Feature Knowledge and Insights to Help Dairy Producers ST. LOUIS, MO. (April 8, 2019) – Rabo AgriFinance announces the hiring of Ben Laine as a dairy analyst on the company’s RaboResearch team. He will collect key insights ...
- April 3, 2019 RaboResearch Report Details Risks of U.S. Hemp Industry Hemp Industry to be Transformed by Changes in 2018 Farm Bill, But More Still Pending NEW YORK (April 3, 2019) – The U.S. hemp industry is poised for growth, but there are serious financial, regulatory and agronomic risks that farmers and investors must understand ...
- March 29, 2019 Bushel, Shaka Tea and Toast Ale Take Top Honors at FOODBYTES! San Francisco 2019 Winners recognized for innovation in precision agriculture, natural beverages and food waste at leading food and agriculture pitch competition SAN FRANCISCO (March 29, 2019) – Innovative ...
- March 15, 2019 Rabobank announces plan to strengthen U.S. rural banking business Move positions bank for substantial growth in U.S. food and agriculture lending St. Louis, Mo. (March 15, 2019) – Today, Rabobank announced that it will transfer the food and agriculture loan portfolio from its California retail banking operation, Rabobank, N.A., to Rabo AgriFinance, further ...
