Stroud National Celebrates 65 Years Serving American Agriculture

The family-owned insurance agency has provided coverage for farms, ranches, and rural businesses across 18 states since 1961.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:46pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring a vintage pocket watch, a leather-bound ledger, and a glass paperweight with a miniature tractor inside, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background to conceptually represent the specialized agricultural insurance expertise of Stroud National Agency.A timeless collection of premium objects symbolizing the legacy of specialized agricultural insurance coverage provided by Stroud National Agency over the past 65 years.Weatherford Today

Stroud National Agency, Inc., a family-owned insurance provider founded in Weatherford, Oklahoma in 1961, is celebrating its 65th anniversary of serving the insurance needs of American agriculture. The company, now headquartered in Ruidoso, New Mexico, has expanded to 18 states and continues its legacy of offering specialized coverage for farms, ranches, and rural businesses under the leadership of second-generation president and CEO Steve B. Stroud.

Why it matters

Stroud National's longevity in the industry highlights the importance of specialized insurance providers who understand the unique risks and needs of the agricultural sector. As family-owned businesses and small rural operations face increasing challenges, having access to tailored coverage and an agency with deep expertise in the field can be crucial to their survival.

The details

Stroud National was founded by Steve L. Stroud, whose family had a long history in agriculture dating back to the Land Run of 1892. Steve L. Stroud built the business by leveraging his firsthand experience working the land alongside his father. His son, Steve B. Stroud, joined the family business at a young age and now serves as president and CEO, carrying on the company's legacy of serving independent agents and rural clients across the Midwest, Southwest, and Western U.S. Over the decades, Stroud National has developed specialized expertise in farm, ranch, irrigation, and commercial agribusiness coverage, providing access to top-rated insurance carriers.

  • Stroud National Agency, Inc. was founded on April 1, 1961 in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
  • The company celebrated its 65th anniversary on April 1, 2026.

The players

Steve L. Stroud

The founder of Stroud National Agency, Inc., who started the company in Weatherford, Oklahoma in 1961 and had a deep background in agriculture.

Steve B. Stroud

The son of the founder, Steve L. Stroud, who currently serves as president and CEO of Stroud National Agency, carrying on the company's legacy.

J.W. Stroud

The father of Stroud National's founder, Steve L. Stroud, who staked a claim on land south of Weatherford in the Land Run of 1892.

Stroud National Agency, Inc.

A family-owned insurance provider founded in 1961, now headquartered in Ruidoso, New Mexico, that specializes in coverage for farms, ranches, and rural businesses across 18 states.

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What they’re saying

“Sixty‑five years in, I feel proud, grateful, and a little emotional. This anniversary is a chance to look back at all we achieved under my dad's leadership and commit to building on that legacy of service for years to come.”

— Steve B. Stroud, President and CEO, Stroud National Agency

“Our agents come back, and send other agents our way, because we still do business like a handshake means something. We pay attention, keep our word, and take care of our obligations.”

— Steve B. Stroud, President and CEO, Stroud National Agency

What’s next

Stroud National Agency plans to continue its legacy of serving the insurance needs of American agriculture, leveraging its deep expertise and specialized coverage offerings to support farms, ranches, and rural businesses across the Midwest, Southwest, and Western U.S.

The takeaway

Stroud National's 65-year history underscores the value of family-owned, specialized insurance providers who deeply understand the unique risks and needs of the agricultural sector. As small rural operations face increasing challenges, agencies like Stroud National play a crucial role in helping them access tailored coverage and mitigate potential disruptions to their businesses.