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4 Secrets to Successfully Running a Farm
Owning and operating a farm or ranch is more than a business decision. It is a long-term commitment to the…
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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.
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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