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SANTA ROSA, Calif., (June 24, 2024) – The farmers and ranchers who own American AgCredit elected Steven Van Houten to the cooperative’s board of directors. Van…
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Grants awarded to New Mexico agriculture organizations
LAS CRUCES, N.M., (June 18, 2024) – American AgCredit has awarded grants to 23 New Mexico agriculture-related organizations totaling $204,000. Ag in the Classroom Ranch Management…
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Save Time for the Moments that Matter
At American AgCredit, we know success in agriculture means making the most of every minute. Our safe and secure online banking tools put time back in…
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Young, Beginning and Small American Farmers and Ranchers Get Support
LAS CRUCES, N.M., (Apr. 9, 2024) – Agriculture lender American AgCredit has created a new role that will focus on supporting young, beginning and small farmers…
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Family farming hatch chiles, onions in New Mexico – Gillis Farms
Mary Gillis was seven years old when her family purchased a farm in southern New Mexico, determined to carve out a niche growing chile peppers, onions…
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Adapting to the Market – Stemple Creek Ranch
Conventional cattle ranching wasn’t profitable in West Marin County. That’s why the Poncia’s changed their business model. About 60 miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge…
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Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Insurance
What is it? Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) is a federal crop insurance policy which provides area plan rainfall coverage for grass that is used for grazing,…
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Making the Most of Every Drop – Robert Renzoni Vineyards
A few miles off State Route 79 in Temecula, California, lies a 12-acre patch of paradise known as Robert Renzoni Vineyards. This Riverside County vintner has…
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Farmer-owned cooperatives join, $10 million invested into New Mexico agriculture through Rural Roots Endowment
Farm Credit of New Mexico is now Farm Credit association, American AgCredit LAS CRUCES, N.M., (Oct. 2, 2023) – The continued strength and growth of New…
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From Terrain — Fall Market Outlook
Herd Rebuilding, Consumer Beef Spending, and Global Demand in the Grain Markets Chinese and global demand, grain price seasonality, and harvest marketing headwinds and opportunities are…
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Making a lasting impact on vineyard land – LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards
When making decisions on the farm, some operators will consider their impacts on the next generation, or even two generations down the line. Few are as…
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Farm Credit Farmer-Owned Cooperatives Merger Effective Oct. 1
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., (Aug. 25, 2023) – The merger of Farm Credit of New Mexico and American AgCredit Farm Credit cooperatives will be effective Oct. 1, 2023,…
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Forward-Focused Packing With A Cherry on Top
What goes into the bag of fresh cherries you see at your local grocery store? If they’re from California, they may well have been grown, packed,…
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Agriculture lenders donate to Maui Food Bank
HILO, HI., (August 15, 2023) – Farm Credit Association American AgCredit, rural banking partner CoBank, and The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, also known as Farmer Mac,…
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In memoriam: A tribute to board member George Fontes
SALINAS, CA., (June 30, 2023) – George Fontes, our esteemed Board member, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2023. George was 68 and a lifelong resident…
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Growing fresh herbs in your refrigerator
Few ingredients can breathe life into a homecooked meal like fresh herbs. Cilantro, basil, parsley, or mint are tasty additions to a meal, but they often…
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From Terrain — Is the Agriculture Sector Charged for Transportation Change?
Is the Agriculture Sector Charged for Transportation Change? Report Snapshot Situation A wave of memorandums, state-level regulation, executive orders and statements have driven significant momentum behind…
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A Family Herd Grows on Oahu
Emma McCaulley was a culinary student set on becoming a pastry chef when she took an internship at a goat dairy on Maui. She fell in…
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From Terrain — Beef and Grain Market Outlook
Beef and Grain Market Outlook With heifer retention likely too low to bolster the beef cow herd, can tight supplies continue to support prices amidst a…
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From Terrain — Population or Prosperity?
Population or Prosperity? Report Snapshot Situation Demand from China has been a primary driver for agricultural markets in the 21st century. In 2022, China’s population declined….
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