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4 Secrets to Successfully Running a Farm
Breaking Barriers for Young Producers: Meet the YBS Advisory Committee
Getting started in agriculture has never been easy. From building credit and investing in land to gaining hands-on experience, the barriers can feel high for those just starting out.
Five Tried and True Financial Strategies for Your Operation
Family-owned farms and ranches are the heart of the Texas Panhandle. For generations, these operations have fed our communities, driven our economy, and shaped our way of life. But sustaining...
Welcoming Our Reelected Plains Land Bank Board Members
At Plains Land Bank, our Board of Directors plays a crucial role in guiding the future of our cooperative. That’s why we’re excited to introduce three reelected board members whose...
Eddie Lee Fortenberry: Your Fellow Rancher & Board Director
Eddie is a fifth-generation farmer and rancher from Floyd County, Texas, continuing a family legacy that began in the 1890s with 40 cows and a few horses. Beyond working the land...
Texas Land Values at a Glance: What to Watch for in 2025
Texas landowners have a lot on their minds in 2025. Land prices remain relatively high compared to pre-pandemic levels. Operations are shifting, and the future feels less predictable than it…
Blazing Trails with MERUS Adventure Park
Deep in the heart of the Texas Panhandle, the Palo Duro Canyon stretches wide. Its rugged red walls reveal untamed beauty at every turn. Dirk and Kristin van Reenen know…
Plains Land Bank Announces 2025 Board of Director Election Results
Plains Land Bank is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Board of Director elections. Voting took place in person during the Annual Stockholders Meeting held on Thursday, April…
MERUS Adventure + Plains Land Bank
At MERUS Adventure Park, every journey is a story waiting to be written. From rugged trails to breathtaking canyon views, experience the adventure of a lifetime in Palo Duro Canyon.
Venue Change Announced for 2025 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting
Amarillo, Texas — Due to unforeseen circumstances, Plains Land Bank has announced a change in venue for the 2025 Annual Stockholder’s Meeting. The meeting will now take place at the Alumni…
Eddie Lee Fortenberry: Your Fellow Rancher & Board Director
Eddie Lee Fortenberry is a fifth-generation farmer and rancher in Floyd County, Texas. His roots run deep in the industry, carrying forward a family legacy that began in the 1890s…
Your Guide to Fueling Opportunities
Staying competitive in today’s evolving agricultural landscape takes more than hard work—it requires strategic investments in your farm’s future. At Plains Land Bank, we understand the importance of preserving our…
Meet Your Plainview Loan Officers: Dalton Needham & Travis Parker
When you stop by the Plains Land Bank office in Plainview, you’ll meet two passionate and experienced loan officers dedicated to serving the agricultural community: Dalton Needham and Travis Parker.
Charging Into The Future With Board Member Dustin Babcock
Plains Land Bank is proud to be a part of the Farm Credit system as a cooperative lender. Their stockholder’s voices matter. One of the ways they listen to their…
Meet Your Perryton Branch President and Loan Officer
Plains Land Bank sees its role in offering ag lending services to rural communities in the Panhandle as their greatest privilege. Stephen Holmes, the branch president and loan officer at…
Mandy Richburg
At Plains Land Bank, we take pride in our team of experienced professionals in the ag industry who share our deeply rooted commitment to serving our community. Our Pampa branch…
Small Farmer, Big Dreams—The Heart of Frontier Market
Just east of Plainview, Texas, sits a small farm owned by Layton and Jessi Schur and Layton’s parents, Glenn and Dina Schur. Across their 22 acres, you’ll find cattle grazing…
Innovation Brings Fresh Produce Home
Discover how a small farming family in Plainview, TX, used innovation to bring fresh produce to their community with the help of Plains Land Bank.
Poised For Growth
Embedded in the rich soil of our local agricultural tradition, Plains Land Bank stands tall as a leading lender for the Panhandle in the Farm Credit System (FCS). But what’s…
Plains Land Bank Announces Results of Runoff Election: Place VII
AMARILLO, Texas – Plains Land Bank is pleased to announce the results of the Place VII Runoff Election. The ballots for the runoff election were mailed to all designated voters on…
Plains Land Bank Announces Pampa Branch Relocation
Plains Land Bank is thrilled to announce its relocation back to its original office at 2526 Perryton Parkway, after undergoing extensive remodeling and renovations. Our office will close early on…
Say Hello to Your Amarillo Loan Officers
When you step into our Amarillo office, you will likely be greeted by one of our friendly loan officers. They help our shareholders navigate the financing process SO that their…
Plains Land Bank Announces Results of Board of Director Elections
Plains Land Bank is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Board of Director elections. Following the Plains Land Bank Annual Stockholder’s Meeting held on Thursday, April 25, mail-in…
A Place to Call Home
Plains Land Bank - A Place to Call Home
Napkin Dream to Rural Homestead
On the edge of a lush golf course in Pampa, Texas, sits a stunning home where cattle graze, nursing their newborn calves. In the golden light of day, the sun…
How Dreams Become Legacies: Board Member Ryan Berry’s Story
Ryan, his wife Lauren, and their two kids live on a farm in Panhandle, TX. For the last eight years, they poured their time, energy, and passion into growing Berry…
Farm Credit donates $380,000 to wildfire relief efforts in Texas Panhandle
AMARILLO, Texas — In response to recent devastating wildfire outbreaks impacting much of the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma, several Farm Credit System organizations have joined forces to contribute funds...
Plains Land Bank Pampa Location Closed for Remodeling
PAMPA, Texas Plains Land Bank announces the temporary closure of its Pampa location due to remodeling. As Plains Land Bank strives to create a better place for employees and customers…
We Return Profits to You!
At Plains Land Bank, we make sure the association will remain safe and sound for future generations through our Patronage program. Plains Land Bank is returning record $9.2 million…
Bred to Last
When meat scientist Dr. Mark Miller was a 16-year-old FFA member on the hunt for his next show steer, something caused him to take a little detour. He saw a…
One Post at a Time
In fact, more than 4,500 folks follow him on Facebook to watch videos about life on his farm. Some months, his Life by the Acre Facebook page generates as…
Rural Lending Specialist to the Rescue
When you’re in the market for a new home, finding your ideal house — in the right location and at the right price — can be a challenge. Texas Panhandle residents Jason…
2022 Board of Directors Election Results
Following the Plains Land Bank Annual Stockholder’s Meeting held on April 21, 2022, mail-in ballots were mailed out for a 2nd time on August 11, 2022 to all designated voters…
Agricultural Cooperatives – Potential Ransomware Attacks
The FBI recently released a publicly available warning to its Food and Agriculture sector partners – here – referencing an increased risk of ransomware attacks to agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and…
Plains Land Bank Distributes Record $9.2 Million in Patronage to Stockholders
AMARILLO, Texas – Plains Land Bank has good news for its stockholders. It will distribute a record $9.2 million in cash patronage to its stockholders in April. The rural lending…
2021 Board of Directors Election Results
Following the Plains Land Bank Annual Stockholder’s Meeting held on Thursday, April 15, mail-in ballots were mailed out on Thursday, April 29, to all designated voters for the 2021 Board…
Plains Land Bank Gives Record $8.8M to Stockholders
AMARILLO, Texas – Plains Land Bank has good news for its stockholders. It will distribute a record $8.8 million in cash patronage to its stockholders in April. The rural lending…
Plains Land Bank announces retirement of CEO Gregg Lloyd
AMARILLO, Texas – The Board of Directors for Plains Land Bank’s (PLB) is officially announcing the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Gregg Lloyd after 39 years of service with the Farm…
2020 Board of Directors Election Results
Following the Plains Land Bank Annual Stockholder’s Meeting held on June 18, 2020, mail ballots for the 2020 Board of Directors election were sent out to all designated voters. The…
Plains Land Bank Donates Record $8.5M to Borrowers
AMARILLO, Texas – Plains Land Bank has good news for its customers. It will distribute a record $8.5 million in cash patronage to its stockholders in April. The rural lending…
4 Secrets to Successfully Running a Farm
Before applying for a farm or ranch loan, you should know that running a farm can be a complicated experience. If you are planning to buy one of the farms…
Financing Your Farming Dream
Your dream is to farm, but you haven’t found the lender to help get you started. Plains Land Bank is the right bank to help turn your dream into reality.
Cotton on the Move
In the past two years, cotton has surpassed corn as a mainstay crop across the Texas Panhandle’s northern plains. As water supplies dwindle and irrigation costs rise, more farmers are…
