American AgCredit donates $5,000 to support Colorado Livestock producers affected by Aspen Acres wildfire. Aspen Acres Fire started in eastern Custer County and spread to Pueblo County. PUBLISHED ON August 28, 2026 CLA President Britt Dinis accepts a donation from American AgCredit to the disaster relief fund to aid producers impacted by the Aspen Acres wildfire. From left: Marvin Kokes, American AgCredit; Britt Dinis, CLA President; Michael Schmidke, American AgCredit; and Travis Grant, CLA CEO. (Courtesy photo) AURORA, Colo. - The Colorado Livestock Association was presented with a $5,000 donation from American AgCredit to support livestock producers affected by the Aspen Acres wildfire. The donation was presented during the annual Industry Partner Council Golf Outing at Quail Dunes Golf Course in Fort Morgan on August 25, 2026. "American AgCredit is honored to support Colorado Livestock Association's wildlife relief efforts with a $5,000 donation," said Ty Stucky, head of regional banking for American AgCredit's Colorado territory. As a cooperative dedicated to serving agriculture and rural communities, Morning Ag Clips understand the challenges that wildlife-related events can create for livestock producers and the families who depend on them. Supporting those impacted reflects its commitment to giving back to the communities Morning Ag Clips serve and helping ensure a strong, sustainable future for Colorado agriculture." Colorado Livestock Association President Britt Dinis expressed appreciation for American AgCredit's donation and its continued partnership with Colorado's livestock industry. "We are grateful for the support of our agribusiness partners, especially during times of natural disaster," Dinis said. "American AgCredit's generosity demonstrates the strength of partnership within Colorado agriculture. When we come together to support producers, we help them recover while strengthening the agricultural community as a whole." The Aspen Acres Fire started in eastern Custer County and spread to Pueblo County, burning more than 102,000 acres and becoming the seventh largest wildfire in Colorado's history. The fire, as of Aug. 25, is 77% contained. Donations will be distributed to producers who experienced property loss or damage from the fire. Funds will help offset the costs of fencing, pens, agricultural structure repairs, feed, and other necessary agricultural-related expenses associated with rebuilding and recovering from the Aspen Acres wildfire. About the Colorado Livestock Association The Colorado Livestock Association (CLA) is a membership-driven organization representing Colorado's dairy, cattle, sheep, and swine producers, as well as the agribusinesses that support them. For more than 25 years, CLA has provided a unified voice for livestock agriculture, advancing the interests of its members through advocacy, education, environmental stewardship, and industry leadership. The Association works on behalf of livestock producers and the public to address key legislative and regulatory issues affecting Colorado agriculture. - Colorado Livestock Association

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant step forward for agricultural finance, American AgCredit (AAC), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), Frontier Farm Credit, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit East and CoBank, announce the launch of a new program with Plug and Play called Seed4Growth. The innovation program aims to collaborate across the ag and finance sectors, keeping industry leaders up to date on the rapidly evolving landscape, while showcasing the most cutting-edge digital solutions."We are thrilled to expand our partnership and launch the Seed4Growth program. This initiative will drive innovation and collaboration, ultimately benefiting the agricultural community," said Mark Jensen, Chief Executive Offices, AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier Farm Credit.Krista McDonald, EVP Chief Strategy Officer, AgCountry, FCSAmerica, Frontier Farm Credit added, "We are excited to be a part of the Seed4Growth program that is evolving the Farm Credit innovation ecosystem in a collaborative way. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to working together to become more future-focused."Expanding the PartnershipThe Farm Credit organizations, part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, first approached Plug and Play for support in navigating the dynamic startup ecosystem – looking for technology solutions and resources that help support the evolving agricultural lending and finance marketplace in support of farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.AAC and FCSAmerica began working with Plug and Play programs in 2023. They welcomed CoBank to the relationship in 2024. An additional association, Farm Credit East, joins the collaboration with the launch of the Seed4Growth Program.ImpactThe expanded relationships have already yielded significant successes and benefits