Moments that Matter

2023 Annual Report

As ag continues to change, it’s clear that farmers’ most precious commodity is time — more time for business decisions, more time to plan for the future, and more time with family. More time for moments that matter. After all, these moments aren’t just time well spent; they’re an investment in the future.

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A Message from CEO Curt Hudnutt

“As much as agriculture has changed in recent years, it remains clear that a farmer’s most precious commodity is time. More time to make planting decisions; more time to make budget and marketing plans; more time to spending with family. And more time for the moments that matter. I want to thank you for trusting us with your business in 2023. We are proud to serve your business today – and for the generations that will follow.” Hear from CEO Curt Hudnutt as he reflects on the past year.

Financial Summary with Chief Strategy & Financial Officer Jerry Rose

We maintain a healthy loan portfolio by serving all segments of agriculture. Risks that may be associated with a particular geographic region—such as adverse weather, land pricing, or commodity markets—may be offset by stronger performance in our other regions, thereby reducing pressure on the overall portfolio. Hear from Chief Strategy and Financial Officer Jerry Rose as he reviews our financial results.

Key Financial Data

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (in thousands)
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Net Income
$378,283
$358,689
$351,018
$247,329
$200,718
Patronage Declared
$213,669
$185,747
$162,855
$141,970
$115,410
Patronage as % of net income
56.48%
51.78%
46.40%
57.40%
57.50%
Loan Volume
$20,499,416
$17,431,808
$15,934,730
$14,170,874
$11,844,790
Return on Average Assets
1.96%
2.05%
2.25%
1.82%
1.75%
Shareholders' Equity as % of Total Assets
15.96%
15.25%
15.70%
15.70%
17.59%

Commodities Financed

We maintain a diverse loan portfolio to reduce risks associated with a downturn in any single agricultural commodity. By serving a wide range of commodities and operation types, we are able to mitigate risk and ensure that any material stress on the entire portfolio is minimized.

  • 12%
  • BEEF
  • 7%
  • FOREST
  • PRODUCTS
  • 13%
  • DAIRIES
  • 14%
  • TREE FRUITS
    AND NUTS
  • 23%
  • OTHER
  • 4%
  • VEGETABLES
  • 12%
  • FIELD CROPS
  • 15%
  • VINEYARDS
    AND WINERIES

Patronage Report

In 2023, our Board again voted to approve our patronage distribution at a full 1% resulting in nearly $214 million back to you, our loyal customer owners.

Our efforts to maintain a diversified loan portfolio, balanced across commodities and locations, have helped maximize the impacts of stress on any individual sector. We also continue to improve our business processes and operating efficiency.

As a result of these efforts, we are able to share more profit with our members than ever before. Again, we did this by finding efficiency gains in the business–not by charging you more. In fact, we lowered the spread between interest rates charged to borrowers and our own cost of funds.

  • 05
  • 06
  • 07
  • 08
  • 09
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
$16.3
$20.7
$29.4
$17.2
$18.6
$26.2
$34.8
$45.0
$37.0
$39.1
$51.0
$61.6
$74.8
$105.1
$115.4
$142.0
$162.9
$185.7
$213.7

In Millions

Peña's Pecan Nursery

In Mesilla Park, about five miles south of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Peña's Pecan Nursery plays the long game in producing pecan trees and sustaining their generational family farm. Since 1958, the Peña's have harnessed “Mother Nature at her best” to create a thriving nursery and long-term plan.


Cold Creek Buffalo Company

When prices looked favorable Boyd Meyer grasped the opportunity to jump into the bison business. Today, on the Colorado border near Cheyenne, Wyoming, Boyd runs Cold Creek Buffalo Company with his four sons and has created one of the largest bison operations in the nation.


Ippolito International

Joel Ippolito and Ron Mondo founded Ippolito International in Salinas, California, in 2000 with a humble vision: to grow and sell Brussels sprouts, green onions, and leeks. Since then, they’ve become a fully integrated shipper selling nearly 50 different products with both conventional and organic options. Pushing toward zero waste through a renewable, environmentally friendly business model is at the heart of their operation.


Cline Family Cellars

Fred and Nancy Cline combine a passion for winemaking with deep agricultural knowledge to bring multiple successful wine labels, popular tasting rooms and direct-to-consumer channels to Sonoma County–and all over the world. Cline Cellars is also one of California’s largest wineries to be completely powered by renewable energy.


Basinger Land & Cattle

From the time he was 12, Chad Basinger knew he wanted to have a herd of beef cows. What he started then by renting from a neighbor has grown into a cow-calf operation, backgrounding operation and direct-to-market beef business in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Family is at the center of it all, as Chad’s wife and four children all contribute in their own ways.


Calivirgin Olive Oil

The Coldani family has farmed the same area in Lodi, California, for more than 100 years. Cattle and row crops were focuses of the past before pivoting to olives in 2005, which has now grown into a direct-to-consumer olive oil business and modern guest experience at Coldani Olive Ranch.

Mobile banking

Our convenient and secure digital banking tools put time back into your hands. From mobile check capture to automatic payments, secure document exchange, electronic signature and more, we offer safe and efficient solutions to keep your business running smoothly, so you have more time for the moments that matter.

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