MANKATO, Minn. -- AgStar Financial Services ACA will give away $20,000 to one lucky winner as part of the 2016 AgStar Home Sweepstakes. The prize can be used toward a dream property of their choosing.

In 2003, $23 million was allocated in dividends to AgStar's 12,000 borrower-stockholders, the company said. A previous offer made by AgStar was not accepted by Farm Credit's board members.

MANKATO — AgStar Financial Services announced it has augmented its capital position with the issuance of $100 million in preferred stock.