YANKTON, S.D. (Nov. 3, 2025) — Longtime agricultural lender Dakota Mac has a new name and a renewed mission. First Dakota National Bank announced that the division will now operate as Landera, a rebrand meant to capture a broader service area and continued commitment to the ag community amid shifting economic conditions.
The change, effective immediately, accompanies the launch of a new website — landeraag.com — and marks a strategic move to better represent the organization’s expanding footprint beyond the Dakotas.
“We don’t run when things get tough. We’re all-in on the future of agriculture,” said Nate Franzen, President of Ag Banking at First Dakota National Bank. “When clients deal with challenges, that’s when we’re at our best.”
Farmers across the Midwest continue to face high input costs and low crop prices, testing their financial resilience. Landera’s leaders say the new name reinforces their dedication to serving producers through all market cycles.
“This doesn’t change that we’re associated with First Dakota National Bank,” said Jeff Wolfgram, Senior Vice President and Landera Manager. “But it does expand our horizon beyond the Dakotas. We take pride in the value we bring to customers, and we plan to do that in an even larger territory in the future.”
Franzen added that land remains agriculture’s most valuable and stable asset, even in uncertain times. Helping families transition that land to the next generation continues to be a central focus for Landera.
“We have a lot of farm and ranch customers who are fourth and fifth generation, and we have put a lot of focus on helping our customers work through the transition from generation to generation,” Franzen said. “It’s so rewarding when we can help them figure out what their legacy is going to be.”
The rebrand underscores First Dakota National Bank’s deep roots in agriculture and its long-term vision for supporting farmers and ranchers across the Midwest.
