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President & CEO Kevin Swayne discusses the 2023 Farm Bill and some insights into this key legislation.
VP Appraiser Kirk Green discusses the cost of agricultural land and some of the trends for 2022 within High Plains Farm Credits’ trade territory.
President and CEO Kevin Swayne kicks off 2023 with an update on land values, Stockholder Appreciation events, and the largest-ever cash patronage payout to our stockholders.
President & CEO Kevin Swayne wraps up 2022 with a “potluck” of messages about prices, drought, and more that you’ll want to make sure and read.
Protecting your personal information is very important in today’s world. Learn how these three important tips will help increase your cybersecurity.
Although LRP Insurance has remained relatively unchanged since its inception in 2002, there have been changes recently that producers need to be aware of.
Each year the Student Board is tasked with a research project. This year, they researched plant-based proteins, with a specific emphasis on the contents of…
Kevin Swayne discusses the rising price of fuel and other input costs ag producers are facing.
The top questions I receive from stockholders nowadays are: How high will interest rates go AND can the U.S. government really afford higher interest rates?
The year-end land value trends for the association have recently been completed and offer an interesting look at what land values are doing in our area…
We’re proud to announce that in March, High Plains will once again distribute a record breaking $14,200,000 in patronage dividend checks.
We know how important it is to help others, and even more so during the holidays. That is why our December Giving is something we look forward to every year.
Will Roger’s once said, “Invest in Inflation, it’s the only thing going up.” This Summer’s newsletter article, Coffee Shop Economics, created a lot of outreach and discussion about inflation.
Did you know Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Insurance can protect your livestock? If you’re a cow-calf producer, consider LRP Insurance from High Plains Farm Credit and protect your herd!
The most stunning economic statistic I have seen in the past few months is this: “According to the Federal Reserve, 41% of all U.S. dollars ever printed, were printed in the last twelve months.”
Each year the Student Board is tasked with a research project. This year, the assignment was to research drone applications in agriculture. Drone technology…
In our last article, Crop Insurance Agent Cory Johnson answered a couple of frequently asked questions around Crop Insurance and the importance of protecting what matters most. Now, you will have the opportunity to learn about Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (or LRP), which might be one of the best-kept secrets…
Experience, great customer service, knowledge of the products and services, and teamwork. These are likely some of the words you think of when looking for a service. Here, at High Plains Farm Credit, these are more than just words. Our team believes that we have the best Crop Insurance team…
Rural America needs your attention, Washington D.C. Rural communities provide much of the food and energy that fuel American citizens’ lives. We are hard-working American people…
Doing business with us has its benefits. Our Board of Directors proudly declared $12.9 million in patronage dividends back to stockholders…
The year-end land value trends for the association have recently been completed and offer an interesting look at what land values are doing in our area…
When we decided to put together a photo calendar, we were unsure of the response we would receive. We did know one thing: we needed…
Welcome to the last lap of 2020!! We rolled up our sleeves to process a record number of new loans and stockholder interest rate conversion requests…
The High Plains Farm Credit Nominating Committee is gearing up for the 2021 Elections. Let your voice be heard…
President & CEO Kevin Swayne informs stockholders of temporary office closures along with a reminder of the payment relief program deadline.
President Trump and Secretary Perdue announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and…
Farm Credit institutions increased their support of young, beginning and small (YBS) farmers and ranchers across the country in 2019…
Congratulations to our scholarship recipients! Read more to find out about our recipients and how you can apply for a scholarship.
The ballots have been counted and the results are in. With 370 ballots returned (22.26%) from 1,662 eligible voting stockholders, a quorum was reached…
President & CEO Kevin Swayne highlights member advantages and how High Plains is fulfilling our mission during these unprecedented times.
Farming is a stressful job – even in good times. As part of our mission to support rural communities and agriculture, we are excited to announce…
High Plains Farm Credit had the pleasure of hosting four college students and two Kansas Corn staff members to our office in Hays…
President & CEO Kevin Swayne provides an update to stockholders regarding reopening the offices and other important High Plains Farm Credit happenings.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)…
The deadline for the 2020-2021 HPFC Scholarship has BEEN EXTENDED to May 15th, 2020. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to college and university students for the 2020-2021 academic…
COVID-19 ACTIONS To our valued stockholders and friends, High Plains Farm Credit is committed to serving our stockholders and the rural communities we serve. We remain open for business so we may continue to meet your financial needs during these unprecedented times. In our efforts to continue to be responsible…
COVID-19 UPDATE To our valued stockholders and friends, High Plains Farm Credit would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the steps we are taking to keep our stockholders and employees safe, and our systems and services running, in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19). We continue to…
Register for the Agriculture & Banking Summit High Plains Farm Credit’s mission is to “meet our stockholders’ financial needs at the best value while maintaining excellent customer service and financial stability”, and that’s why we’re proud to help sponsor the Agriculture & Banking Summit, in conjunction with Fort Hays State…
The year-end land value trends for the association have recently been completed and offer an interesting look at what land values are doing in our area. Our association keeps records of land sales in our
High Plains Farm Credit’s momentum continues with a strong financial performance in 2019 and net earnings of $26.7 million. Following suit with the cooperative business model, the board of directors approved the return of 47% of those earnings in the form of patronage payments totaling $12.5 million to its member-owners. …
In this issue of the newsletter you will find valuable information about land value trends, online banking upgrade, Nominating Committee results, our patronage announcement and steak feeds. With so much great information, I know when to keep things short so you can get to the good stuff, so here is…
What does the Phase One Deal mean for U.S. Agriculture? CoBank addressed these questions and more in this video.
High Plains Farm Credit – Home for the Past 37 Years It is truly amazing to think back over 37 years ago, I was getting out of college and wanted to be involved with agriculture in my future job. I grew up on a farm thinking agriculture was the best…
Lessons in Leadership This summer most of our directors attended the Gettysburg Leadership Experience. The training highlighted choices made, opportunities missed and conversations avoided at Gettysburg which changed the course of history. Attendees heard about battle decision points, explored those same sites and reflected on how we can apply those…
High Plains Farm Credit has collaborated with Fort Hays State University to offer eight students the opportunity to serve on a student…
High Plains Farm Credit is committed to the future of rural America. Through our scholarship program, we are able to invest…
The most common stockholder question we have fielded over the past couple of years is “How do I position my operation for the future?” Recently, I’ve started getting another question: “Is this a good time to expand my operation?” Depressed commodity prices and lower land values have kept most producers…
The year-end land value trends for the association have recently been completed and offer an interesting look at what land values are doing in our area. Our association keeps records of land sales in our
High Plains Farm Credit finished the year with over $27 million in record earnings. In doing so, the Board of Directors has agreed to payout the largest ever patronage dividend to the stockholders. The patronage equates to nearly a 0.85% return on business volume totaling, drum roll please, $9,400,000. HPFC…
October is National Cooperative Month which brings attention to the multiple ways cooperatives help build more vibrant rural communities and improve the livelihood of their members. This newsletter is a shining example of how High Plains Farm Credit is an active financial cooperative that shares its success with our customer-stockholders.…
Kansas is among the nation’s leaders in the beef industry. One factor that makes the beef supply chain so strong in Kansas is that every segment exists here. An important partner in the industry is our agricultural lenders. As the beef industry, in collaboration with K-State, the Kansas Department of…
I think the old adage is 100% accurate: “Time goes by faster as we get older.” I am still struggling to come to grips with the fact we are wrapping up 2018. This has been a challenging and, in most cases, a rewarding year for our stockholders. We started the…
Thanks for 39 years! Howard Ziegler, of Olathe (formerly of Hays), will be retiring at the end of December after 39 years of service with Farm Credit. Since his first day in January of 1980, Howard has held many roles within Farm Credit, with his most recent role being Senior…
High Plains Farm Credit Donates to Beef Battalion High Plains Farm Credit partnered with CoBank’s sharing success program to donate $10,000 to the All American Beef Battalion (AABB). The AABB, also known as Steaks for Troops, is a group of individuals involved in the United States beef cattle industry working…
Kevin SwaynePresident & CEO In April, High Plains Farm Credit held stockholder appreciation events at each branch location. This is one of the highlights of our year, when we take time to stop, say thank you, and show appreciation to you, our customer-stockholders, for doing business with High Plains Farm…
MacKenzie ThornburgAppraisal Trainee | Larned Office My name is MacKenzie Thornburg, and I just finished my spring internship at High Plains Farm Credit. I grew up in Great Bend, Kansas and headed to college right after high school. In college I was on the Livestock Judging Team and involved in…
Kirk Green – Sr. Appraiser Phillipsburg Office The year-end land value trends for the association have recently been completed and offer an interesting look at what land values are doing in our area. Our association keeps records of land sales in our area and each year we analyze these sales…
Matt Thielen | Director When I moved back to my family farming operation in 2008, the wheat price was over $9/bu, milo was close to $5/bu, and feeder cattle were around $0.90/cwt—with feeders getting as high as $2.20/cwt. Since then we have seen grain and cattle prices go up and…
Directors, Staff and HPFC are proud supporters of Fort Hays State University. High Plains Farm Credit sponsored the January 18th games against Missouri Western. Directors, Staff and families cheered the Tigers to victories and threw out mini-basketballs to the crowd.
Kristen WindscheffelChief Financial Officer Because at High Plains we understand that our success is dependent on your success, we are proud to announce that our Board of Directors approved a $4,400,000 cash patronage payout to be returned to stockholders in April. The payout will be based on business conducted with…
Vickie Leiker, of Ness City, is retiring at the end of this year after 38 years of service. Over the years, Vickie has been an integral part of the Association holding various roles throughout her career, most recently as part of Association’s accounting group. “My favorite thing is just being…
Many of you may remember the Farm Credit logos developed in 1963. Prior to that Farm Credit had hundreds of logos, so an effort was made to develop a more streamlined, purposeful logo. A circular emblem was produced to represent Farm Credit’s all inclusive services. As one Farm Credit article…