Jared Bauck, Author at High Plains Farm Credit

Four kids sit smiling on High Plains Farm Credit branded five-gallon buckets. They sit in front of their market cattle during the Pawnee County Fair in Kansas.

Leadership Lessons From a 5-Gallon Bucket

Jared Bauck2026-10-06T09:26:49-05:00August 19th, 2026|Association News|

One of the most common tools on the farm can also teach leadership lessons. HPFC President and CEO, Kevin Swayne, explains the insight he's gained from the 5-gallon bucket.

High Plains Farm Credit 2026 Director Election Results

Jared Bauck2026-07-30T08:41:05-05:00July 30th, 2026|Association News|

Congratulations to the two candidates elected to the HPFC Board of Directors! Get the details of the election results and find out how your vote goes beyond HPFC.

Lindy McMillen and her husband take a selfie in front of a wheat field that is ready to be harvested.

Congratulating Nominating Committee Member, Lindy McMillen

Jared Bauck2026-05-27T11:59:06-05:00May 27th, 2026|Association News|

From running the family farm to advocating for ag across Kansas, Lindy McMillen is making a difference. Find out about her next big step!

Group of cowboys riding horses through an open pasture, highlighting the importance of connection and community during stressful times in agriculture.

2026 Ag Economy Volatility and Trade Uncertainty

Jared Bauck2026-10-06T09:27:42-05:00April 2nd, 2026|Association News|

In a time marked by unpredictability, Kansas producers are battling factors often outside their control. HPFC President and CEO, Kevin Swayne, explores options to help navigate the cycles.

Pasture land values in Central Kansas increased by 19.56% in 2025.

2025 Land Values in Kansas: Another Year of Volatility

Jared Bauck2026-07-14T07:45:29-05:00March 4th, 2026|Kansas Land Values|

Senior VP Appraiser, Kirk Green, discusses the cost of agricultural land and some of the trends for 2025 within High Plains Farm Credit’s trade territory.

7 Tips to Protect Your Farm From Financial Fraud

Jared Bauck2026-10-06T09:29:54-05:00December 16th, 2025|Ag Industry Updates, Farm Education|

Farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses are not immune to financial fraud. And if you rely on paper checks, you could be more vulnerable. Explore tips to protect your operation from this threat.

High Plains Farm Credit staff, directors, and customers talk with Kansas Representative Derek Schmidt during the 2025 Farm Credit Marketplace Reception. Representative Schmidt holds a bag of Hudson Cream Flour, the product that HPFC displayed during the event.

The 2025 Farm-Credit Fly-In: Advocating for Agriculture

Jared Bauck2026-04-21T15:16:12-05:00November 12th, 2025|Association News|

More than 800 farmers, ranchers, and Farm Credit representatives headed to D.C. with one goal in mind: Advocating for agriculture and rural America. Learn about HPFC's time in the nation's capitol.