Articles tagged under: Marc Knisely
EWG Database Described as ‘Misleading’
Published February 2, 2023
The Environmental Working Group's so-called Farm Subsidy Database has been highlighting farm program payments since 1995. Rather than releasing the names of all farmers receiving payments, USDA now lists the lender. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely…AgCountry to Deliver $83.5M in Cash Patronage
Published January 26, 2023
A major infusion of cash is going out to farmers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Marc Knisely made the announcement at the cooperative’s AgFocus Conference. The board of directors has approved a cash…Forum Brings Together Ag Leaders
Published December 7, 2022
North Dakota Farm Credit hosted its 14th Biennial Ag Leaders Forum this past week. AgCountry Farm Credit Services CEO Marc Knisely says it’s not often you can find so many state legislators and ag leaders under one roof. "We've hosted…Optimism Despite Volatile Markets
Published August 4, 2022
The AgCountry Farm Credit Services board met this past week in Willmar, Minnesota and made a side trip to Farmfest Wednesday. After meeting with farmers at the trade show and at its customer appreciation picnics in three states, AgCountry President…Agriculture in a Post COVID-19 World
Published September 17, 2020
This past spring the world was turned upside down when the coronavirus pandemic hit. COVID-19 will have long-term impacts on the agriculture industry. "It pointed out vulnerabilities we had in the ag and the food chain," said Marc Knisely, CEO,…Rural Perspectives
Published March 23, 2020
The team at AgCountry Farm Credit Services continues to serve farmers and ranchers during these times of uncertainty. In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, President and CEO Marc Knisely joins the conversation to talk about office closures, COVID-19…Farmers are Trying to Stay Optimistic in 2020
Published January 23, 2020
The philosophy behind AgCountry Farm Credit Services annual Marketing Day is providing farmers and ranchers with tools for success. "Generally this time of the year farmers are starting to get optimistic," with spring around the corner," says AgCountry FCS CEO…AgCountry to Pay Out Record Patronage Levels
Published January 3, 2020
AgCountry Farm Credit Services is paying out a record $60 million in cash dividends to eligible member-owners this year. Given the current economic volatility in agriculture, AgCountry President and CEO Marc Knisely also announced a target payment rate for patronage…Rural Perspectives
Published December 30, 2019
This past year was a very chaotic time for agriculture. It started with a late planting season and ended with more delays at harvest time. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President and CEO Mark Knisely outlines his recent testimony before Congress…