The economic outlook for farmers in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties remains generally positive with sustained growth across several key commodities, though there are headwinds in the form of prices, production costs and trade uncertainty.
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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…
Read MorePear Blossom Farms
Billed as the “Home of Dad’s Jalapeño Sauce,” Pear Blossom Farms can trace a family lineage of fruit growing and food processing to the early days of Colorado settlement.
Read MoreAmerican AgCredit and Farm Credit Services of Hawaii announce combination
American AgCredit (AAC) and Farm Credit Services of Hawaii (FCSH) have announced the completion of their Plan of Combination.
Read More2019 Q2: Sonoma County Update
While most parts of the United States have seen a decline in the number of farmers, Sonoma County has bucked the trend with a modest increase from 2012 to 2017.
Read MoreDairy Insurance: The Benefits of Dairy Revenue Protection
The new USDA-RMA program, Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), offers access to cost-effective coverage that specifically targets revenue risks for dairy producers.
Read More2019 Q2: Cattle Update
Calf prices steadily improved through the first four months of 2019 and drought conditions have significantly eased, but profit margins in the beef sector remain tight.
Read MoreFarm Credit Overview
American AgCredit is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System. See all about our origins, mission, and commitment to the future of agriculture in America.
Read MoreCash Patronage Distribution Increased to a Full 1%
American AgCredit increased Cash Patronage Distribution to a full 1% resulting in $86 million cash back to its customers.
Read MoreArreche Hay Company
The picturesque Surprise Valley in the northeastern corner of California is the only place Jon Arreche has ever wanted to be.
Read More2018 Cash Patronage
This year, our Board voted to increase our cash patronage distribution to a full 1%, resulting in a record $86 million cash back to our loyal customers.
Read MoreThe Giles Ranch
The Giles story begins with the family’s 1872 arrival in Kansas, and really took off in 1947 when Norman A. and Norman Lee Giles purchased the original ranch in Clark County.
Read MoreFarm Credit Structure
As a true cooperative, American AgCredit operates differently than a bank. See our structure, funding model, and how everything comes together to work better for you.
Read MoreHarvest Newsletter 2018
Harvest is the annual newsletter of American AgCredit. Enjoy a round up of news and interesting stories from around the Association.
Read More$159.1 Million Net Income for 2017
American AgCredit announced net income of $159.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, along with a cash dividend distribution of $59.8 million to its shareholders.
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