Max Armstrong talks interest rates, which remain at near historic lows which have helped keep the economy rolling along. The Federal Reserve has kept rates low, but many economists say there may be only one direction for the future. Max shares insight from John Blanchfield, an ag banking authority with the American Bankers Association, who offers insights in how to hedge interest rates in the face of a potential increase.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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