Tag: Thought Leadership

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.

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.

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.

Op-ed: America NEEDS Farm Bill 2.0!

It’s 2026, and it’s time for the U.S. House of Representatives to pass America’s Farm Bill 2.0. 

USDA appoints new members to Texas Farm Service Agency state committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced new appointments to the Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee, naming five agricultural leaders to help oversee the delivery of federal farm programs across the state.

CFC Chief Digital Officer named a finalist for a 2026 ORBIE Award

HoustonCIO has named Capital Farm Credit Chief Digital Officer Joseph Pauraj as a finalist for a prestigious 2026 HoustonCIO ORBIE Award.

Glenn Trant retiring after 36 years

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Farm Credit System, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Glenn Trant is retiring. Glenn’s career has been marked by […]

Doorways to Opportunities  

Dr. Temple Grandin, renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, delivered an inspiring and practical keynote at the 2025 AgriRoots Conference. She urged attendees to recognize and seize opportunities, both within the agriculture industry […]

Disasters don’t wait—why should you? 

When it comes to protecting your livelihood, every season counts. Multi-Peril Crop Insurance gives you the confidence to face the unexpected with coverage designed to keep your operation strong, no […]