Tag: General News

Customer awareness update: New World Screwworm detected in South Texas

We want to make you aware of an important development for the livestock industry. On June 3, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed the presence of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas.

CFC Welcomes 2026 Summer Interns

We are pleased to welcome our 2026 Summer Interns to Capital Farm Credit. Over the coming months, these students will be working across multiple offices and departments, gaining hands‑on experience […]

America needs a Farm Bill

Our country depends on the Farm Bill. Crucial progress was made when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and we now urge the Senate Agriculture Committee to build on this momentum, markup their own draft of the Farm Bill, and send to the Senate floor for full passage.

A wake-up call on real estate fraud

Imagine getting a call from a title company to finalize the sale of your land – only your land isn’t for sale. That’s exactly what happened recently in Grimes County, where someone posing as a landowner listed a 15-acre tract online. The real property owner had no idea—and neither did the prospective borrower.

Ag producers can win up to $10,000 in the CFC GROW Your AgriRoots Contest

Capital Farm Credit’s GROW Your AgriRoots contest is now open to agricultural producers through June 30, offering $50,000 in total awards to support both rising stars and experienced trailblazers in agriculture.

Supporting the Next Generation: Capital Farm Credit Announces 2026 Youth Scholarships

Each year, Capital Farm Credit proudly invests in the next generation of agricultural leaders by awarding scholarships to outstanding high school seniors across Texas. This year, approximately 100 outstanding students […]

Changes in routine, mood or personality: Simple stress or something more?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause and acknowledge something many in agriculture live with every day – stress, uncertainty and pressure that go far beyond what the public often sees.

Capital Farm Credit announces new FIELD Fund Grant Program

Capital Farm Credit is launching a new, holistic grant program aimed at at supporting health and wellness, agriculture advocacy, educational initiatives, youth development, agricultural innovation, and community enrichment.

Joseph Paulraj honored with prestigious ORBIE Award for technology leadership

After being named a finalist for the past two years, CFC Chief Digital Officer Joseph Paulraj won the prestigious ORBIE Award at its April awards dinner. The ORBIE is one of the highest honors recognizing exceptional leadership, innovation and impact among chief information officers and senior technology executives.

Capital Farm Credit Announces Promotion of Miranda Verkamp to Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and Internal Credit Review

Capital Farm Credit is pleased to announce that Miranda Verkamp has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Internal Audit and Internal Credit Review. Miranda joined Capital Farm Credit in […]