WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — As the year winds down, many farmers are taking a close look at their balance sheets and cash-flow records to prepare for tax season and make smart decisions about input purchases for the year ahead. With 2026 operating line of credit applications underway, financial planning is top of mind across the countryside.
Joe Peiffer with Ag & Business Legal Strategies joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to offer timely end-of-year guidance.
In his interview with RFD-TV News, Peiffer outlined the key records and materials farmers need to have updated before applying for their 2026 operating line of credit. He also discussed some of the most common mistakes producers make during the application process and how avoiding those pitfalls can improve their chances of approval.
Peiffer addressed the frequent end-of-year rush to purchase equipment in hopes of claiming capital expenses on spring tax returns. He shared several important factors farmers should weigh when deciding whether to buy now or hold off until next year. He also explained how a producer’s current debt load should influence that decision.
Finally, Peiffer cautioned farmers to think carefully before making a purchase they are only “mostly sure” they need before the end of the year, highlighting why the perceived tax advantage may not outweigh long-term financial considerations.
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