News Releases

Jul 16, 2018

Farmland values peaked in the last half of 2013 in FCSAmerica’s lending territory. Nearly five years later, Iowa has seen the largest drop in values at 17.8 percent, followed by Nebraska at 17.6 percent. South Dakota’s farmland is off 10.8 percent since it peaked in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Mar 23, 2018

Farm Credit Services of America stockholders elected four agricultural producers to the financial cooperative’s Board of Directors. A fifth Director was appointed to the Board. All will serve a four-year term, beginning April 1, 2018, and running through March 31, 2022.

Jan 18, 2018

Farmland values in the grain belt states served by Farm Credit Services of America stabilized in 2017, a reflection of continued market demand for quality land.

Dec 14, 2017

Farm Credit Services of America approved a 2017 cash-back dividend of $200 million for its eligible customer-owners.

Nov 7, 2017

Loan volume increased $729.7 million, or 2.9 percent to $25.9 billion from $25.2 billion at the end of 2016. Members’ equity increased to $5.1 billion from $4.7 billion at yearend.

Sep 19, 2017

Jensen, the Associations’ chief risk officer, will assume his new role on November 1, 2017. He succeeds Doug Stark, who is retiring.

Aug 15, 2017

Net income for the first two quarters rose nearly 10 percent to $237.6 million, primarily driven by lower provision for credit losses and increased income from loan growth and non-interest income, partially offset by increased operating expenses.

Jul 10, 2017

Farmland values largely held steady through the first half of 2017 in Grain Belt states served by Farm Credit Services of America.

Jun 1, 2017

“We’re not marketing advisors, but FCSAmerica is committed to helping customers succeed through good financial decisions.” Doug Stark, CEO

May 10, 2017

Farm Credit Services of America reported net income for the first quarter of 2017 rose 12 percent to $112.1 million. The increase was primarily driven by lower provision for credit losses, higher net interest and non-interest income, partially offset by increased operating expenses.

Mar 22, 2017

Farm Credit Services of America stockholders elected two producers to the financial cooperative’s Board of Directors.

Feb 13, 2017

Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit announced that Doug Stark has informed the Boards of Directors of his plan to retire as president and chief executive officer.