Tag: General News

West Texas and High Plains could see increase in crop insurance claims

With challenging growing conditions in parts of Texas, the 2026 crop insurance season is shaping up to be highly active, particularly for cotton. Capital Farm Credit (CFC) will be ready […]

Memorial scholarship honoring former Capital Farm Credit CFO Sally Lawson created to support future cooperative leaders

Capital Farm Credit is proud to announce the establishment of the Sally Lawson Memorial Scholarship for Cooperative Excellence, a new annual scholarship created to honor the life, leadership and lasting impact of former Chief Financial Officer Sally Lawson.

Capital Farm Credit announces Javier Lemus as new CFO

Capital Farm Credit’s Interim Chief Financial Officer Javier (Javi) Lemus has been named executive vice president and CFO, effective Sept. 1

John Scherer name Rock Star employee for 2nd quarter of 2026

Capital Farm Credit’s quarterly employee recognition program, Rock Star, was created to recognize Association employees who excel in their role by actively demonstrating CFC’s core values of commitment, trust, value […]

Rooted in service, growing through leadership: Amanda Brown selected for prestigious leadership experience

Employee Amanda Brown will represent Capital Farm Credit at the upcoming AWARD meeting in Pennsylvania.

Capital Farm Credit interns reflect on a summer of growth and impact

This summer, I was among 10 Capital Farm Credit interns, who worked on projects that addressed real opportunities and challenges across the organization and the agricultural industry.

Capital Farm Credit announces winners of the 2027 Calendar Photo Contest

From swamplands to cotton farms, this year’s Capital Farm Credit photo contest showcased incredible images and landscapes from across Texas.

Ag producers bring big dreams, bold plans to GROW your AgriRoots Contest

Fourteen new and established ag producers traveled to College Station to compete for a share of $50,000 in prize money as finalists in the Capital Farm Credit GROW your AgriRoots Contest.

Investing in rural Texas: CFC awards first-ever FIELD Fund Grants

Capital Farm Credit (CFC) is proud to announce the first recipients of its FIELD Fund grants, awarding $15,000 to organizations and programs strengthening rural communities, advancing agricultural education and fostering local development across Texas. 

Capital Farm Credit thanks outgoing Board of Director Terry McAlister

Capital Farm Credit extends its deepest gratitude to outgoing Board of Director Terry McAlister, who has spent the last 32 years serving as an elected representative to Farm Credit shareholders.