Molpus Woodlands Group LLC
Molpus is one of the oldest timber-related companies in the United States with a storied history that dates to 1905.
Learn MoreFrasier Farms
“My favorite part of all of this is knowing that I am helping to contribute to feeding America,
that’s very important to us.”
—Leslie Frasier
Carson Smyly
“Southern AgCredit was one of the key factors allowing me to achieve my dream of becoming a farmer.”
—Carson Smyly
Growing Healthy Lawns: Turf Management in Louisiana and Mississippi
For homeowners whose landscaping is a point of pride, the lawn is often considered their crown jewel. Since beautiful turf doesn’t just happen by itself, we’ve assembled some information on grass maintenance in your area of Louisiana and Mississippi. We are fortunate to have turf experts near us with all the information we need to improve our lawns.
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Promotes Britny Hester to Chief Financial Officer
RIDGELAND, Miss. – Southern AgCredit, a rural lending cooperative, recently promoted Britny Hester to chief financial officer. Hester is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College. She joined Southern AgCredit in April 2013 as the …
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Hires New Employees
Southern AgCredit, a rural lending cooperative, recently hired three new team members: Stephen Bass is vice president of lending for the Newton branch office. He was vice president of Community Bank in Meridian for the past 8 years. Before Community …
Learn MoreIce Storm Prep for Rural Properties
If you live in a rural area of Louisiana or Mississippi, severe weather can be devastating. And even though we live in a relatively warm climate, we aren’t impervious to severe cold and ice storms. The North American winter storm …
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Promotes Rural Lending Co-op Staff Members
RIDGELAND, Miss. – Southern AgCredit recently promoted six employees. Ted Murkerson, chief credit officer, was promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president. He began his Farm Credit career in 1992 working for Northwest Florida Farm Credit and later …
Learn MoreHow to Prepare Your Garden for Freezing Temperatures
The climate is predictably unpredictable in our part of the country. Each year we hope to avoid winter weather whiplash, but in January, one day it may be 70 degrees outside and then 23 degrees the next. The ice storm …
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Headquarters and Branch
Southern AgCredit held a groundbreaking ceremony on December 14, 2021, celebrating the start of construction on its new headquarters and branch. The new building will be located at 306 Commerce Center Drive in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The rural lending cooperative specializes …
Learn More2022 Event Preview: Southern AgCredit at the Dixie National Rodeo and North Louisiana Agri-Business Council Ag Expo
Southern AgCredit is preparing for our biggest year yet! We will start 2022 with presenting sponsorships at two big events for outdoor enthusiasts and people in agribusiness: the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo and the Louisiana Outdoor Expo.
Learn MoreAll About Prescribed Burning
Prescribed fire, also called a controlled burn, is performed during particular times and under certain conditions to limit any threat to the public, or uncontrollable spreading. These burns are carefully planned by burn managers.
Learn MoreRural Lending Co-op Hires Loan Administrator in Greenwood
Southern AgCredit recently hired Barbara Box as a loan administrator in its Greenwood branch office. The rural lending cooperative specializes in financing land and agricultural operations in Mississippi and Louisiana. Box started her career in banking at Bank of Commerce …
Learn MoreCommissioner Gipson Announces Additions to the Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2021 JACKSON, Miss. – Today, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced several additions to the 2022 Dixie National Livestock Show and Rodeo during a press conference held at the Mississippi Trade Mart. …
Learn MoreHigher Education Programs in Forestry
Learn about degree programs preparing future foresters in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Learn MoreGet to Know Kelly Coleman
After twenty years in commercial lending, Kelly Coleman is glad to be back where he started: agricultural lending. Now a relationship manager with Southern AgCredit, this native Louisianan is inspired to serve Southern AgCredit’s borrower-owners in our growing Ruston office.
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Promotes Seven Associates
Southern AgCredit, a rural lender serving Mississippi and Louisiana, recently promoted seven employees. Brent Barry was promoted to regional president. Barry holds a bachelor’s degree in forest management from Mississippi State University. After graduation from MSU, he worked at Forest …
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Update 8.5.21
At Southern AgCredit, we place the highest priority on the safety of our borrowers and employees. As you may be aware, the number of COVID-19 cases has increased considerably in Louisiana and Mississippi with the Delta variant being the chief …
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Sponsors the 2022 Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo
Join Southern AgCredit August 5-7 at the Mississippi Trademart Southern AgCredit had so much fun at last year’s Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo that we’re back for more! Mississippi’s greatest agriculture and outdoor show returns with Southern AgCredit as the …
Learn MoreFarm Credit Administration Releases Interactive Timeline
The Farm Credit Administration has published an interactive historical timeline on the U.S. Farm Credit System.
Learn MoreDirectors Bell and Eubanks Reelected to Southern AgCredit Board
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Stockholders of Southern AgCredit recently reelected Bryan “Scott” Bell of Lena, Mississippi, and Charles “Allen” Eubanks of Lucedale, Mississippi, to the lending cooperative’s board of directors. They will each serve three-year terms. Bell is the owner/operator of …
Learn MoreConverting Row Crop Land
Other Uses for Your Acres Famously fertile, the agricultural land of Mississippi and Louisiana can grow an incredible variety of row crops such as cotton, corn and soybeans. We could go on and on, but the point is, with our …
Learn MoreRural Lending Co-op Makes Staffing Changes
RIDGELAND, Mississippi – Southern AgCredit recently added staff members to its Gulfport and Ridgeland lending teams and promoted three credit analysts. The rural lending cooperative specializes in financing land and agricultural operations in Mississippi and Louisiana. Laura Michini was hired …
Learn MoreRural Pond Management in Mississippi and Louisiana
Ponds on rural properties need regular care to maintain their health. Check out these management practices that can help you rehabilitate the pond on your property.
Learn MoreRural Lending Co-op Hires Loan Officer and Promotes Associate
RIDGELAND, Miss. – Southern AgCredit recently added to its lending staff and named a new human resources manager. The rural lending cooperative specializes in financing land and agricultural operations in Mississippi and Louisiana. Steele Hardin has joined Southern AgCredit as …
Learn MoreWhat to Look for in a Timber Tract
Are you interested in investing in timber? It can be a great financial decision! While markets can fluctuate, the timber market generally experiences low volatility. If you don’t know much about the timber industry and want to learn more about what makes a good investment tract, we have some tips on what to look for, as well as forestry professionals you can consult with directly.
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Promotes Associate in Newton Branch Office
RIDGELAND, Miss.—Southern AgCredit recently promoted Brittany Miller to loan administrator. She works in the rural lending cooperative’s branch office in Newton, Mississippi. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Mississippi State University. She joined Southern AgCredit as …
Learn MoreGet to Know Alex Riser, VP and Branch Manager for Southern AgCredit’s Gulfport Branch
Alex Riser, branch manager of Southern AgCredit’s Gulfport location, has overseen exponential growth in the Mississippi coastal region. What’s the secret to his success? It’s likely a combination of his experience as an avid outdoorsman, agricultural real estate broker and …
Learn MoreSouthern AgCredit Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Mississippi and Louisiana Students
RIDGELAND, Mississippi — Southern AgCredit, a rural financing cooperative, is pleased to announce its 2021 scholarship recipients. The co-op awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to 28 students. To qualify, each applicant had to be a current Southern AgCredit borrower, …
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