News
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Feb 23, 2024
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 2023 cash patronage refund of $8,750,000 to the borrowing members – the largest in the program’s history.
Jan 27, 2023
SIKESTON, MO, January 26, 2023 – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 2022 cash patronage refund of $8,500,000 to the borrowing members – the largest in the program’s history.
Dec 01, 2022
Sikeston MO, October 1, 2022 – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Jennifer Collier has been promoted to Senior Vice President Internal Audit & Review.
Nov 09, 2022
Portageville, MO – Jay Ward began his employment with Farm Credit in May 2021 as a Senior Loan Officer at the Portageville office.
Nov 08, 2022
Portageville, MO, October 31, 2022 – Mark Weidenbenner retired on October 31, 2022, from Farm Credit Southeast Missouri with 32 years of service.
Oct 19, 2022
Dexter MO, October 7, 2022 – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Holden Bruce has joined the Dexter branch office as a Loan Officer.
Jun 08, 2022
Kim Short has joined the staff of our Kennet branch in the role of a customer service representative.
Jun 07, 2022
John Walker has joined the staff of our Dexter branch in the role of staff appraiser trainee.
Apr 25, 2022
The business of agriculture is always getting more complicated. For better or worse, we like to think we are in it for the long haul. The days are not often balanced and it is easy to say there is never a dull moment!
Feb 10, 2022
Alan Hicks retired on January 31, 2022, from Farm Credit Southeast Missouri after 35 years of service. Hicks joined the organization in 1986 as a Loan Officer and served in the roles of Vice President/Branch Manager at the Poplar Bluff office for 25 years, Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Officer at the Central Office, and most recently as Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer for the past 5 years.
Feb 07, 2022
Hailey Driskill has joined the staff of the Sikeston office in the role of Credit Specialist.
Feb 04, 2022
SIKESTON, MO, January 27, 2022 – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 2021 cash patronage refund of $8,250,000 to the borrowing members – the largest in the program’s history.
Feb 01, 2022
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President and CEO Greg Cunningham is very pleased to announce that Chad Crow has been named EVP/Chief Credit Officer.
Jan 21, 2022
Kathy Hendley, Staff Appraiser, celebrates 5 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri.
Jan 14, 2022
Listen in as Chad Crow, Chief Business Officer, talks with Bootheel Now. Talking all things Farm Credit and the upcoming AgSunrise Workshop.
Jan 04, 2022
Samantha Douglas has joined the staff of the Dexter office in the role of Customer Service Representative.
Oct 15, 2021
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is very pleased to announce that Chad Crow will be named Executive Vice President / Chief Credit Officer effective February 1, 2022. Crow is succeeding Alan Hicks, who will be retiring in January 2022 after 35 years of service with the association.
Oct 13, 2021
POPLAR BLUFF, MO, October 11, 2021 - Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Noah May has joined the Poplar Bluff branch office as a Loan Officer.
Oct 11, 2021
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Mindi Fitzgerald has been promoted to a Loan Officer position at the Mississippi County branch office.
Sep 20, 2021
We are very pleased to announce that Emily Giesler has joined the Mississippi County Branch Office as a Customer Service Representative effective today!
Aug 12, 2021
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Jay Ward has joined the Portageville branch office as a Senior Loan Officer.
Aug 10, 2021
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Tessa Gillean has joined the Dexter branch office as a Loan Officer.
Aug 02, 2021
JACKSON, MO, August 2, 2021 - Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Greg Cunningham is pleased to announce that Matt Brotherton has joined the Jackson branch office as a Loan Officer.
Nov 18, 2020
To all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri customer-owners and friends:
We continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 throughout our territory. Many of you have experienced illness or have family and friends who have. The Farm Credit family is no different. In the past month, we have had several employees who were quarantined or sick with a COVID related illness.
Oct 22, 2020
Join us in congratulating Mark Weidenbenner, Vice President and Branch Manager, Portageville Branch, for reaching 30 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri on October 22, 2020.
Oct 06, 2020
FCS Financial and Farm Credit Southeast Missouri (FCSEMO) are member-owned cooperatives that have been providing financial solutions for more than 100 years to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. In recognition of National Cooperative Month in October, they are delivering a new benefit to their member-owners to help them manage life events.
Oct 02, 2020
myFarmCredit just keeps getting better! Our online banking platform and mobile app are receiving a big update on October 13!
Sep 28, 2020
Congratulations to Denise Mayberry, Credit Specialist, Dexter Branch, for reaching 5 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri on September 28, 2020.
Aug 01, 2020
The Board of Directors has announced the selection of Greg Cunningham as the new President/CEO of Farm Credit Southeast Missouri, effective August 1st. Cunningham is succeeding Bob Smith, who will be retiring this fall after 42 years of service with the association.
Jun 01, 2020
Congratulations to Cheryl Swindle, Customer Service Representative, at the Portageville Branch for celebrating 30 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri.
May 21, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional details about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), providing $16 billion in emergency direct payments to agricultural producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cattle, hog, dairy, specialty crop and row crop producers are eligible for payments, according to USDA.
May 20, 2020
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was created by the CARES Act to provide forgivable loans to eligible small businesses to keep American workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. Documents have now been released which help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight-week covered period, with the date of loan disbursement being the start of the eight weeks.
May 18, 2020
To all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri customer-owners, employees and friends:
Protecting the health of our customers and employees is our top priority. Measures have been implemented at all locations to facilitate that to the best of our ability. With that in mind, all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri locations have re-opened, effective Monday, May 18th.
May 08, 2020
Measures have been implemented at all locations to facilitate that to the best of our ability. With that in mind, all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri locations will be re-opening their lobbies to the public beginning Monday, May 18th.
May 06, 2020
Agriculture is a diverse industry and occurs in some of the more remote parts of the country. The risks and occupational exposures associated with farming and ranching are often not familiar to healthcare workers in rural communities.
Apr 28, 2020
Congratulations to Jane Murphy, Portfolio Specialist, of the Central Office on 15 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri!
Apr 17, 2020
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri was approved by the Small Business Administration to process Paycheck Protect Program (PPP) loan applications on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
Apr 08, 2020
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri continues development of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application process and is awaiting SBA approval. Upon approval, Farm Credit Southeast Missouri will receive our SBA Lender ID, access to the SBA Application Portal, and can start processing applications.
Mar 23, 2020
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri would like to congratulate Sikeston Branch Manager, Heather Couch on reaching 10 years of service!
Mar 20, 2020
To do our part in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 and protecting the health of our customers and employees, all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri locations will be closing their lobbies to the public beginning Monday, March 23rd.
Mar 17, 2020
To all Farm Credit Southeast Missouri customer-owners, employees and friends:
On behalf of the Board and Management of Farm Credit Southeast Missouri, we will be taking actions to protect our customer-owners and employees during this extraordinary health emergency.
Mar 13, 2020
The Board of Directors of Farm Credit Southeast Missouri wishes to inform you that
President/CEO Bob Smith has announced his intention to retire October 31, 2020, after 42 years with the association.
Feb 21, 2020
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Stephanie Burger, VP/Human Resources, has joined the Association’s Senior Leadership Team.
Feb 19, 2020
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Chad Crow has been promoted to Executive Vice President / Chief Business Officer.
Feb 03, 2020
Congratulations to Jennifer Collier, Controller, on reaching 10 years of service in February!
Jan 23, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Board of Directors has approved a 2019 patronage distribution
Jan 13, 2020
Over the past year, Farm Credit Southeast Missouri has taken a more thorough look to see how
we can better serve our young and beginning farmers. The result of this is our new and improved
AgSunrise program.
Dec 05, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that the board of directors has appointed Tracy Robison as an Outside Director.
Nov 25, 2019
Mark Weidenbenner, Branch Manager of our Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Branch in Portageville, shares what makes serving the farmers and communities of New Madrid and Pemiscot County so special.
Oct 02, 2019
Matthew began his career with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri in 2003. We’re thankful for the energy and leadership he brings to serving farmers of Dunklin County.
Sep 30, 2019
SIKESTON, MO, September 30, 2019 – Vern Griffith retired on September 30th from Farm Credit Southeast Missouri with 28 years of service. Association President Bob Smith praised Vern for his significant contributions.
Sep 30, 2019
SIKESTON, MO, October 1, 2019 – Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Michelle Beacham has been promoted to the position of EVP/Chief Financial Officer.
Aug 27, 2019
We are proud to participate in the financing of the Delta Peanut Shelling Plant in Jonesboro with our friends at Farm Credit Midsouth. This investment brings exciting new agricultural opportunities to Southeast Missouri and Arkansas.
Aug 23, 2019
Heather began her career at Farm Credit Southeast Missouri in 2010. We are so thankful for her leadership to Farm Credit and her community. #FarmCreditLoves
Aug 19, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Carol Merkel has accepted the position of Risk Management Specialist at the Dexter Branch. In this position Carol succeeded Steve Wyman, who recently accepted the position of Loan Officer.
Aug 04, 2019
SIKESTON, MO, August 4, 2019 - Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce Kati McCann’s 5 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri.
Jul 29, 2019
We are excited to announce an update to how you access your account online. Beginning August 13, you will need to transfer your online banking account to myFarmCredit.
Jul 24, 2019
Executive Vice President Alan Hicks and Outside Director Philip Showmaker of Farm Credit Southeast Missouri, Missouri farmers, and staff of FCS Financial met with Senator Roy Blunt and Congressman Jason Smith to discuss the issues that are impacting farm families in Missouri.
Jul 15, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce Ryan Logan’s 15 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri.
Jul 01, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce Jeremy Hill’s 10 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri.
Jun 22, 2019
Congratulations to Mark D. Yarbro, Jim Priggel, and Phil Showmaker for being elected to another 3 year term during the 2019 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting.
Jun 17, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Joe Matthews has joined Farm Credit in a Management Trainee position.
May 01, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Steve Wyman accepted the position of Loan Officer at the Dexter Branch.
Apr 16, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Ashley Cobb has joined the Portageville Office staff as Risk Management Specialist.
Feb 07, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 2018 cash patronage refund of $7.1 million to the borrowing members – the largest in the program’s history.
Jan 14, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Jeanette Allen has joined the Central Office staff in Sikeston, MO as Executive Assistant.
Jan 09, 2019
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Cathryn Hart has joined the Central Office staff in Sikeston, MO as Operations Analyst.
Dec 17, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Melissa Greer has joined the Poplar Bluff Branch Office staff as Customer Service Representative.
Oct 23, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Janet Jordan, Customer Service Representative, on reaching 20 years of service with Farm Credit.
Oct 22, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Kim Hicks, Customer Service Representative, on reaching 5 years of service with Farm Credit.
Oct 18, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Ben Kellams, Loan Officer, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit.
Oct 17, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Pam Sherrod, Customer Service Representative, on reaching 5 years of service with Farm Credit.
Aug 03, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Matthew Poole, VP/Branch Manager, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit.
Aug 03, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Tammy Tucker, Loan Operations Specialist, on reaching 20 years of service with Farm Credit.
Aug 03, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Sandi Campbell has accepted the position of Customer Service Representative at the Sikeston Branch.
Jun 21, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Jennifer Collier has been selected to be the association Controller.
Jun 13, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Board Chairman Mark Yarbro is very pleased to congratulate Bob Smith, President & CEO, on reaching 40 years of service with Farm Credit.
May 29, 2018
After 31 years of service with Farm Credit Southeast Missouri, Mary Winkler, Customer Service Representative at the Jackson Branch, is set to retire on May 31, 2018.
May 23, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Chelsea Foster has accepted the position of Loan Accounting Analyst at the Central Office.
May 21, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Jamie Douglas has accepted the position of Senior Risk Management Specialist at the Poplar Bluff Branch.
May 18, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Tracy Taylor has accepted the position of Customer Service Representative at the Kennett Branch.
May 02, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Mindi Fitzgerald, Customer Service Representative, on reaching 10 years of service with Farm Credit.
Apr 26, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Stephanie Burger, HR Administrator & Senior Accountant, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit.
Apr 24, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Chad Crow, Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Officer, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit.
Apr 12, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Mark Zabelin, Vice President/Branch Manager at the Dexter Branch, on reaching 15 years of service with Farm Credit.
Apr 10, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Kirk Mueller, Vice President/Branch Manager at the Jackson Branch, on reaching 20 years of service with Farm Credit.
Apr 02, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Amy Bullock has accepted the position of Risk Management Specialist at the Kennett Branch.
Feb 09, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has declared a 2017 cash patronage refund of $7 million to the borrowing members – the largest in the program’s history.
Jan 10, 2018
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that Nathan Creed has accepted the position of Loan Officer at the Kennett Branch.
Dec 29, 2017
Dear Customer-Owners:
I’m just going to come right out and say it – we’re changing our name!
Effective January 1, 2018, our new name will be FARM CREDIT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI.
Oct 25, 2017
Progressive Farm Credit Services President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Randy Caldwell has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Officer. Caldwell’s primary responsibility will be business development in the three Progressive Farm Credit branch offices of Kennett, Portageville, and Poplar Bluff.
Sep 26, 2017
Farm Credit SEMO President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to congratulate Anna Harper on reaching 40 years of service and Andrew Hill on reaching 25 years of service with Progressive Farm Credit Services.
Aug 02, 2017
Farm Credit SEMO President Bob Smith and Director Phil Showmaker attended Farm Credit Council’s National Director Conference & Fly-In in Washington DC.
Jun 30, 2017
PFCS President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that John Dixon has accepted the position of Loan Officer at the Dexter Branch.
Jun 05, 2017
PFCS President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Alan Hicks has been promoted to Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Officer. Hicks’ primary responsibility will be business development in the three Progressive Farm Credit branch offices of Poplar Bluff, Dexter, and Kennett.
Jun 05, 2017
PFCS President & CEO Bob Smith is very pleased to announce that Mark Zabelin has been promoted to Vice President/Branch Manager at the Dexter Branch effective June 1st, 2017.
Jan 10, 2017
Make plans now to attend a seminar on tax planning, entity structure and transition planning featuring Paul Neiffer sponsored by Farm Credit Southeast Missouri and FCS Financial.
Feb 03, 2016
Farm Credit SEMO President & CEO Bob Smith is pleased to announce that for the 22nd consecutive year a Patronage Dividend will be paid back to its borrowers. The 2015 patronage totals $5.25 million.
Oct 20, 2015
The incoming President & CEO of Progressive Farm Credit Services, Bob Smith, has announced that Chad Crow has been promoted to senior vice president/chief operations & marketing officer at their corporate office; and Heather Couch has been promoted to vice president/branch manager at the Sikeston branch. Both appointments were effective October 1.
Jul 17, 2015
July 17, 2015 marks the beginning of Farm Credit’s 100th year. This is an achievement reached by few, and it comes at a time when Farm Credit’s role in agriculture and rural America is as important as ever.
Jul 16, 2015
Board Chairman Mark Yarbro has announced that Robert (Bob) Smith will be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of PFarm Credit SEMO. Bob will assume the role of incoming CEO on September 1, 2015 with several months of transition before the retirement of current CEO Ron Milbach towards the end of the year.
Jan 27, 2015
Progressive Farm Credit Services Board of Directors Authorizes $5.1 Million Patronage Refund for 2014
Oct 21, 2014
University of Missouri Extension will hold a meeting on the Farm Bill on November 10 in Miner, Missouri*. This informational meeting will provide farmers, landowners, and other interested parties the most up-to-date information on the new farm bill. The meeting will cover decisions that farmers and landowners need to make in respect to base acre reallocation, yield updating, and PLC, ARC county and individual program choices. In addition, program decision tools will be demonstrated to assist in making the Farm Bill decisions.
Aug 08, 2014
The 2014 Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives Ag Tour, hosted by SEMO Ag Leaders, was held in Stoddard County July 31st through August 2nd.
Sep 30, 2013
Heather DeWitt Couch, a loan officer at the Sikeston branch, traveled with Restore Haiti in July to spend a week working on a home and feeding children in Jacmel.
May 13, 2013
Local farmers' markets are now open. Come visit them to pick-up some fresh high-quality food and support your local farmers.
Jan 23, 2013
Progressive Farm Credit Services is planning their annual customer appreciation events throughout Southeast Missouri.
Dec 31, 2012
Progressive Farm Credit Services Board of Directors Authorizes $4.0 Million Patronage Refund for 2012
Aug 16, 2012
2012 Annual Stockholders Meeting results are in. Congratulations to our two new directors.
Aug 14, 2012
Featured Artilce in Progressive FCS's Neighbors Newsletter profiles Kevin Hughes, a Customer of the Sikeston branch office.
Jun 06, 2012
Have Hail Insurance and received hail damage from a recent T'storm, call your Risk Management Agent to file a claim.
May 01, 2012
Farmers' markets are kicking off all around Southeast Missouri in the coming weeks with fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Mar 30, 2012
Farm Credit SEMO would like to thank Della Hubbard for 20-plus years of service.
Mar 22, 2012
We outline the process of obtaining a real estate loan from receiving a complete application to closing.
Feb 08, 2012
Progressive FCS and Farmers Mutual will be cohosting a producers meeting on Friday, February 17 at 11:30 Am at the Clinton building in Sikeston, MO
Jan 23, 2012
Progressive Farm Credit Services is planning their annual customer appreciation events throughout Southeast Missouri.
Jan 01, 2012
Progressive Farm Credit Services Board of Directors Authorizes $3.75 Million Patronage Refund for 2011
Feb 17, 2011
Check out the Winter 2011 Neighbors Newsletter with the latest Farm Credit happenings.