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Keaton Dugan

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
Latest publication
Sep 25, 2026
Outlet visibility, for High Plains Journal
Top 5M sites
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Jul 18, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Keaton Dugan

    Strong net worth isn’t enough: What lenders want to see before renewal season - High Plains Journal (opens the original)

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    A farmer walks into a loan renewal meeting feeling pretty good about the numbers. Land values are strong, equipment is on the books and total assets comfortably exceed total debt. Then the lender asks a different question: How much working capital do you have? Suddenly, the conversation shifts. It’s no longer about what the farm is worth on paper. It’s about whether the operation has enough cash and liquidity to navigate another growing season. For farmers renewing an operating line or looking a

  2. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Keaton Dugan

    New USDA rules create opportunities, but eligibility still matters - High Plains Journal (opens the original)

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    Many producers have spent the summer hearing about one aspect of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new payment limitation rules: the possibility of higher payment limits. For some farm businesses, that attention is warranted. The June 2026 regulations expanded favorable treatment for many LLCs, S corporations and other qualified pass-through entities, creating new opportunities for some operations. But before producers start calculating potential benefits, advisers say they should take a clos

  3. Article · Jul 18, 2026 · Keaton Dugan

    The strongest farms aren’t built alone - High Plains Journal (opens the original)

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    It’s well after dark, and the day’s work is finally done. The machinery is parked, the cattle are fed, and the markets are closed. But the workday isn’t really over. Even as the farm quiets down, the bigger questions keep turning over in the back of your mind. Is it the right time to replace equipment? Should the operation expand? How will ownership transition to the next generation? Can the farm attract and retain good employees? Today’s producers are making some of the most complex business de

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