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Farm Credit Takes the HBCU Partnership Challenge Farm Credit will join U.S. Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) and the bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus next week to officially participate in the HBCU Partnership Challenge and advocate for HBCUs on Capitol Hill.

Farm Credit Welcomes USMCA, China Phase One Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose today made the following statement on the U.S. Senate passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and President Trump securing phase one of a trade deal with China.

Farm Credit Applauds House Passage of USMCA Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose today made the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Farm Credit Applauds USMCA Progress, Urges House Passage Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose today welcomed progress on USMCA and urged the House of Representatives to pass the agreement before the end of the year.

Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers to recognize signs of stress and offer help.

Farm Credit CEO to Testify at House Hearing on Ag Credit Conditions Marc Knisely, President and CEO of AgCountry Farm Credit Services based in Fargo, North Dakota, will testify at the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit hearing today.

Farm Credit Increased Quality, Quantity of Programs to Support YBS Farmers in 2018 Farm Credit institutions increased the quality and quantity of programs and services in support of young, beginning and small (YBS) producers across the country in 2018, according to a Farm Credit Administration (FCA) report released this week. The Agency also reported favorably on Farm Credit’s work to tailor their outreach to diverse producers.

Farm Credit Makes Grant to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Farmers Farm Credit has partnered with AgriSafe Network to support its Total Farmer Health campaign. The program will educate rural health professionals on the mental health risks faced by farmers and ranchers and trains them to integrate basic mental health screenings into their primary care practices.

Statement on the Death of Dallas Tonsager Farm Credit Council President and CEO Todd Van Hoose made the following statement on the death of Dallas Tonsager. “Dallas had a life-long passion for rural communities and agriculture. During his time in Washington, D.C., Dallas worked tirelessly to support farm families and make a more vibrant rural economy. His leadership and his friendship will be deeply missed.”

Farm Credit CEOs Testify on Rural Economy, Disaster Assistance Bringing a message of how they are working with customers in this difficult agricultural cycle – and given the hurricanes last year and floods this year – three Farm Credit System CEOs will testify in front of the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee this morning.