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Farm Credit News
Farm Credit West Announces President and Chief Executive Officer
ROSEVILLE, CALIF., Sept. 1, 2010 - Adam Firestone, Chairman of the Farm Credit West Board of Directors announced that Mark D. Littlefield will succeed Kenneth E. Graff as President and Chief Executive Officer upon Mr. Graff’s retirement.
Farm Credit Bank of Texas Issues $300 Million of Preferred Stock
AUSTIN, TEX., Sept. 1, 2010 - Following strong mid-year financial results and two favorable ratings reports, Farm Credit Bank of Texas (FCBT), a cooperatively owned wholesale funding bank, issued $300 million of perpetual non-cumulative preferred stock on Aug. 26.
FCSAmerica Reports Strong Earnings
OMAHA, NEB., Aug. 9, 2010—Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) reported continued growth in loan volume and net income. Net income for the first six months of 2010 was $163.6 million compared to $73.8 million in the same period in 2009.
What You Need To Know
Does Farm Credit Serve All Farmers and Ranchers?
Farm Credit is the nation’s largest lender dedicated exclusively to agriculture and rural communities. Currently we serve nearly 500,000 qualified member-borrowers nationwide. Farm Credit’s customer-owned banks and associations also provide much-needed funding for farmer-owned cooperatives and other eligible rural businesses.... Read more »
How is Farm Credit Different From Other Lenders?
For nearly 100 years Farm Credit has been solely dedicated to helping farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Customers know they can depend on Farm Credit’s expertise and commitment in good times and bad. Our cooperative structure is important to customers because... Read more »
Debt Issuance Programs
Debt issuance programs are designed to satisfy the financing and risk management needs of the banks of the Farm Credit System while being responsive to market changes and investor demand. To meet those diverse needs, a variety... Read more »