News & Blog Posts
Tayler Balentine Promoted to Specialized Loan Processor at Farm Credit Midsouth
Farm Credit Midsouth Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Ralph Stewart is pleased to announce the promotion of Tayler Balentine to Specialized Loan Processor. She becomes a part of the Central Office staff, but will maintain her office at the Wynne branch where she has been a Customer Service Specialist for almost two years.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture S.T.O.P. Program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division has selected 15 playgrounds to participate in the Shade Trees on Playgrounds program (S.T.O.P.).
2020 Arkansas Grown School Garden Contest Winner Announced
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Arkansas Grown School Garden Contest.
Daniel Pieroni Promoted to Vice President of Credit at Farm Credit Midsouth
Farm Credit Midsouth Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Ralph Stewart is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Pieroni to Vice President of Credit. He stepped into his new role at the beginning of this month.
Strong Commitment: Christy Case
What started as a summer internship at Farm Credit Midsouth almost 20 years ago has turned into a long and successful career for Assistant Vice President Christy Case.
Get To Know Franklin A. Fogleman, Jr.
Franklin Fogleman, Jr. has served on the Farm Credit Midsouth Board of Directors for about two-and-a-half years, but he brings a lifetime of agriculture knowledge and experience to his role. He operates Fogleman Farms, a grain farming operation located in Marion, Arkansas.
Crop Insurance
As a farmer or rancher in eastern Arkansas and southeast Missouri, you know the weather can change in an instant, more often than not for the worse. With all of the uncontrollable factors associated with farming, it’s important to go to every length to protect your livelihood out in the field. FCM offers crop insurance plans with affordable rates and fast, fair claims to help you do just that.
Knowledge and Experience - Sherry Smith
If you are sensing a pattern of longevity among FCM employees, you’re right. It seems to be a common trait around these parts. We asked our Specialized Loan Processor, Sherry Smith, for her thoughts on this. Sherry believes it’s simple. What the Farm Credit team is doing for farmers matters.
In The Senter of Arkansas Ag
Land values appear to be increasing again in Eastern Arkansas. Increases in value began to slow after 2015 and are slowly increasing after being near flat.
Benchmark Value Update
Land values appear to be increasing again in Eastern Arkansas. Increases in value began to slow after 2015 and are slowly increasing after being near flat.
The Challenging Landscape Ahead of Agriculture
Regardless which party wins the White House or majorities in Congress, many challenges lie ahead for lawmakers in Washington, D.C. And, there’s a lot at stake for agriculture.
Delta Peanut: An Update
In celebration of National Peanut Day on September 13, and with thanks to Delta Peanut CEO Tommy Jumper, we proudly introduced you to a new Farm Credit Midsouth video feature, Member Minutes.