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March 16, 2026

How American State Bank Helps Iowa Farmers Thrive Season After Season

In Iowa, farming is a way of life. Whether you’re planting your first crop or managing a fifth-generation farm, you know the work never really stops. Calving season rolls into planting, planting into harvest, and before you know it, it’s time...

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March 3, 2026

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Ag Lending 101: What Iowa Farmers Should Know Before Planting Season

When the snow melts, the soil thaws, and you see more tractors on the road than trucks, then you know spring has sprung in Iowa! Whether you’re running your first few acres or managing a multi-generational operation, one thing is true: planting...

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5 Ways to Use an Ag Loan to Prepare for Fall Harvest and Beyond

September 2, 2025

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5 Smart Ways to Use an Ag Loan Before and After Harvest Season

Farming is a year-round job, and as we turn the calendar to September and prepare to leave summer behind, harvest season is likely on your mind. But harvest season is just one part of the big picture. To keep your operation running smoothly and profitably,...

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Ag Loans, Farm Loans, Farming

March 21, 2022

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What Type of Ag Loans Are Available?

It’s that time of year again! The seasons are changing, and farmers are preparing their operations for the upcoming planting season. American State Bank proudly offers loans for any local farming operations to allow our community farmers to continue...

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