Farmer Mac

Farmer Mac CEO Brad Nordholm highlights another year of strong financial performance — rooted both in our mission to increase the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, and in the dedication of our employees who are especially adept at delivering on dual goals of mission and financial results. Farmer Mac employees don’t see this as a contradiction but rather as an opportunity that draws on their expertise, ability to innovate and passion for rural America.

In his conversations with producers, agricultural lenders, and agribusiness leaders, Dr. David Kohl reveals the emerging trends in agricultural lending for 2025, including proactive demarketing and challenges with financial liquidity. Learn why these trends may have led to a “fork in the road” for the industry.

We're happy to announce we've appointed Daniel Shaw to our Board of Directors. An active member of his local farming community, Dan and his family have owned and operated Shaw Farms, LLC, in Edgar, Nebraska, since 1975 and operate two other local agricultural businesses. "My passion is to serve rural America. It is my honor and privilege to once again serve on Farmer Mac’s board to help guide the company’s efforts to fulfill such an important mission,” said Dan. “Farmer Mac is a critical part of the nation’s financial infrastructure, and I look forward to collaborating with the other board members to serve the company in accelerating rural opportunities." Read the full announcement at: https://hubs.ly/Q03dzk430

On this #NationalAgDay, we recognize the producers who provide vital food, fuel, and fiber to the nation. At Farmer Mac, we’re committed to providing America’s farmers and ranchers with the access to financing they need to succeed—today, and for generations to come.

📣Ag lenders! It's not too late to join us at a Southeast Road Show stop! Next week, we're making stops in: 📍Little Rock, Arkansas 📍Jonesboro, Arkansas 📍Greenville, Mississippi 📍Huntsville, Alabama This is your chance to learn how Farmer Mac's secondary market can help your financial institution attract and retain your farm and ranch customers. Register at https://hubs.ly/Q034lND70

Farmland is the largest asset within the agricultural sector by value, constituting approximately 85% of farm sector assets. Each year, millions of acres of cropland trade hands in sales that total in the billions of dollars. And yet, there are relatively few indicators publicly available to track farmland value trends. Together with AcreValue®, we have created a quarterly indicator based on market cropland transactions – the Farmer Mac Farmland Price Index powered by AcreValue (FAMC FPI Index), now live on Bloomberg. This index leverages each firm’s individual expertise and robust datasets, resulting in a unique, comprehensive, and deep understanding of farmland value that is unlike any other. To access the Index and learn more about the process behind it, you can also visit our latest article of The Feed: https://hubs.ly/Q03bBW0s0

Farm and ranch borrowers are seeking more varied loan product options as the yield curve normalizes—see how banks are responding in the latest article of The Feed: https://hubs.ly/Q03b3Xs70

🎉 IT'S HERE!🎉 AgXpress, our popular Farm & Ranch scorecard model, is bigger and more flexible than ever. We’re committed to rolling out continuous improvements across our programs to help our customers and their borrowers thrive.

Mark your calendars! 📅 On March 3, we’re introducing a bigger and more flexible AgXpress, our popular Farm & Ranch scorecard model. Just one way we’re accelerating opportunities for our customers and their borrowers.

"Through our work, we strengthen the economic framework that supports rural America and enables families, businesses, and entire communities to thrive. We are optimistic about the future and will maintain our singular focus on fulfilling our mission efficiently, innovatively, and profitably," said Farmer Mac President and CEO, Brad Nordholm. See the press release on Farmer Mac's 2024 results ▶️ https://hubs.ly/Q037KqSg0