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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation reports developments tied to Farmer Mac’s role as a secondary market provider of liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. Recurring updates cover financial results, outstanding business volume, net interest income, net effective spread, credit provisions, dividends and capital deployment across agriculture, agribusiness, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy markets.
Company news also includes agricultural mortgage-backed securities securitizations, investor presentations, conference-call notices, strategic-priority discussions and executive appointments. These items reflect Farmer Mac’s funding, risk management and capital-relief solutions for financial institutions serving rural and agricultural borrowers.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) has announced a dividend declaration for its 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H. The company will pay a dividend of $0.2347222 per share for the period from August 25, 2025, to October 17, 2025.
The dividend will be payable on October 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2025. This announcement follows previous dividend declarations for the company's common stock (Class A, B, and C) and other preferred stock series (D, E, F, and G) announced on August 14, 2025.
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) has announced the pricing of $100 million of Tier 1 capital through a public offering of 6.500% non-cumulative perpetual Series H preferred stock. The preferred stock will have a par value of $25.00 per share and will be listed on the NYSE under the symbol "AGM PRH".
The Series H preferred stock will carry a fixed dividend rate of 6.500% per year, subject to board declaration, with no maturity date. Farmer Mac retains the option to redeem the preferred stock on any dividend payment date after October 17, 2030. The offering is expected to close on August 25, 2025, with RBC Capital Markets serving as the Sole Book-Running Manager.
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.