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News about Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac, NYSE: AGM) centers on its role as a secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. The company regularly issues press releases and files current reports on Form 8-K describing developments that affect its business, capital structure, and leadership.
Investors following AGM news will see updates on Farmer Mac’s mission-driven activities, including announcements related to providing liquidity and lending capacity to lenders serving rural America and supporting agricultural and infrastructure businesses. The company has highlighted securitizations of agricultural mortgage loans into agricultural mortgage-backed securities (AMBS) as part of its effort to support a vibrant and liquid AMBS market aligned with its mission to improve credit accessibility in rural America.
Farmer Mac’s news flow also includes information on dividends and capital instruments. The board of directors has reported quarterly dividends on its three classes of common stock and multiple series of non-cumulative preferred stock, including the issuance and dividend declarations for its 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H. These announcements are typically accompanied by corresponding Form 8-K filings that describe the terms of the dividends and offerings.
Corporate governance and leadership changes are another key theme in Farmer Mac’s news. Recent press releases and 8-K filings have discussed the planned retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, the appointment of a President and Chief Operating Officer who has been designated as the next CEO, and the selection of senior executives such as a Chief Legal Officer and a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Updates on board composition, including changes involving presidential appointees, are also disclosed.
In addition, Farmer Mac issues news releases about its quarterly financial results and the timing of earnings conference calls, referencing metrics such as outstanding business volume, net interest income, net effective spread, and core earnings. For investors and analysts, monitoring AGM news provides insight into Farmer Mac’s financial performance, capital actions, securitization activities, and leadership developments related to its mission of supporting American agriculture and rural infrastructure.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) has announced a significant leadership transition in its legal department. Geraldine Hayhurst will join as Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer and Secretary on September 8, 2025, while current General Counsel Stephen Mullery will retire on April 3, 2026 after 25 years of service.
Hayhurst brings over two decades of legal experience, most recently serving at CoStar Group and NewPoint Real Estate Capital. Her background includes significant roles at Freddie Mac and the SEC. Mullery, who joined Farmer Mac in 2000 and became General Counsel in 2012, will stay on as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) has declared quarterly dividends for both its common and preferred stock classes. The company announced a $1.50 per share dividend for all three classes of common stock, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025.
Additionally, the company declared dividends for its four preferred stock series: Series D at $0.35625, Series E at $0.359375, Series F at $0.328125, and Series G at $0.3046875 per share. These preferred dividends will be paid on October 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2025.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) reported exceptional second quarter 2025 results, with record-breaking performance across key metrics. The company's total outstanding business volume surpassed $30 billion for the first time, while providing $2.1 billion in rural America lending capacity.
Key financial highlights include: net income up 22% year-over-year to $49.2 million, core earnings growth of 19% to $47.4 million ($4.32 per diluted share), and net effective spread increase of 12% to $93.9 million. The company maintained a strong capital position with $1.6 billion in total core capital, exceeding statutory requirements by 63%.
Additionally, Farmer Mac announced an increase in its share repurchase program authorization to $50.0 million of outstanding Class C non-voting common stock, extended through August 2027.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM), the nation's secondary market provider for agricultural and rural infrastructure financing, will release its Q2 2025 financial results on August 7, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the results.
Farmer Mac plays a crucial role in providing liquidity to agricultural and infrastructure businesses across rural America, offering solutions for financial institutions' growth, liquidity, risk management, and capital relief needs in diverse markets including agriculture, agribusiness, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) announced that Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Aparna Ramesh will resign effective July 31, 2025 to become CEO of the Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance.
Ramesh, who joined Farmer Mac in 2020, has been credited with strengthening the company's financial foundation and advancing its securitization program. The company plans to initiate a nationwide search for her successor through an executive search firm.
Farmer Mac, as the nation's secondary market provider, focuses on increasing financing accessibility and providing liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, supporting various sectors including agriculture, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) has announced its quarterly dividend declarations for both common and preferred stock. The company will pay a $1.50 per share dividend for all three classes of common stock, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 16, 2025.
Additionally, Farmer Mac declared dividends for its four classes of preferred stock: Series D at $0.35625 per share (5.700%), Series E at $0.359375 per share (5.750%), Series F at $0.328125 per share (5.250%), and Series G at $0.3046875 per share (4.875%). These preferred stock dividends cover the period from April 17, 2025, to July 17, 2025, and will be paid on July 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2025.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results, delivering record performance across key metrics. The company achieved net interest income of $90.9 million, up 5% year-over-year, and record core earnings of $46.0 million ($4.19 per diluted share), representing 6% growth from the previous year.
The company provided $1.8 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to rural American lenders. Farmer Mac maintained a robust capital position with total core capital of $1.5 billion, exceeding statutory requirements by 65%, and a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 13.9%. The company's strong performance was attributed to its diversified revenue streams, disciplined asset-liability management, and resilient business model.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM), the Federal Agricultural Mortgage , has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, May 9, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. eastern time to discuss the results.
Farmer Mac operates as the nation's secondary market provider, enhancing financing accessibility and delivering essential liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. The company offers solutions for financial institutions' growth, liquidity, risk management, and capital relief needs across various sectors including agriculture, agribusiness, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider for agricultural and rural infrastructure financing, has appointed Daniel L. Shaw of Edgar, Nebraska to its board of directors. Shaw replaces Roy H. Tiarks, who passed away in February 2025.
Shaw brings significant agricultural and board experience, having owned Shaw Farms since 1975 and previously served on Farmer Mac's Board from 2019-2021. He also held board positions at AgriBank Farm Credit Bank (2014-2021) and Farm Credit Services of America (2007-2014). Currently serving as chair of the Edgar Township Board, Shaw joins four other Class B voting common stock board members, alongside five Class A voting members and five presidential appointees.