Founded to Serve Livestock Producers (1931)
Tri-State Livestock Credit Corporation (Tri-State) was formed in 1931 during the Great Depression, a time when credit was largely unavailable to livestock producers.
With support from the National Livestock Producers Association, Tri-State became one of six regional livestock credit corporations established in the 1930s to ensure ranchers and producers had access to essential financing.
Early Banking & Regulatory Foundations
Tri-State’s original funding bank was the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Berkeley.
In 1933, regulatory oversight was transferred to the Farm Credit Administration, which had been created under the Farm Credit Act of 1933 to stabilize and support agricultural lending nationwide.
Today, Tri-State’s funding bank is the Farm Credit Bank of Texas, and we continue to operate under Farm Credit Administration regulations, maintaining strong ties to the cooperative Farm Credit System.
A Name Rooted in the West
The Tri-State name reflects our original service territory of California, Arizona, and Nevada, along with a small portion of southern Oregon.
Over time, our reach has expanded to include 10 Western states, allowing us to support a broader range of ranching and farming operations throughout the region.
Nearly a Century of Commitment
After 94 years of service, Tri-State continues to provide credit and support within the livestock industry. Our mission has expanded to include both short-term and long-term financing programs tailored to modern ranching and farming needs.
At Tri-State, we believe in relationship-based lending. Our team of experienced agricultural lenders works closely with each customer to deliver customized loan solutions designed to support your operation today and for generations to come.