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News06.07.232023 Summer Interns
Farm Credit Illinois recently hired four college students pursuing an agriculture-related major to complete a 12-week summer internship. Get to know our FCI interns.
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Insights06.07.23The Productivity Conundrum
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) met May 2-3 and voted to increase the Fed Funds rate by 0.25%, bringing the overnight rate to 5.00-5.25%.
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Essentials04.10.23Essentials - Issue 2, 2023
In this issue KOHL-laborations, Scholarship & Grant Recipients, Rural 1st® testimonial, and more.
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Cultivations03.31.23Cultivations Pre-Plant 2023
In this issue, read a message from the CEO discussing patronage, interest rates, and loan programs. Also, Director elections, Agriculture Scholarships, Cim-Tek Filtration and the Ayers Family, and commentary from Dr. David Kohl.
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Cultivations11.17.22Cultivations Post-Harvest 2022
In this issue, read a message from the CEO, farmland value analysis, commentary from Dr. David Kohl, and check out FCI’s learning programs, community improvement grants, agriculture scholarships, and Directors Cup awards.
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Cultivations03.14.22Cultivations Pre-Plant 2022
In this issue, read a message from the CEO discussing tomorrow’s uncertainties, Director elections, FreshRoots Directors Cup details, and commentary from Dr. David Kohl.
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Cultivations11.15.21Cultivations Post-Harvest 2021In this issue, read a message from the CEO on preparing for a year of increased prices, a land value trend report, and check out FCI's community improvement grants, agriculture scholarships, and Directors Cup awards.
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Cultivations03.11.21Cultivations Pre-Plant 2021In this issue, read about Director elections, preseason patronage, FreshRoots Directors Cup details, and commentary from Dr. David Kohl.
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Cultivations11.24.20Cultivations Post-Harvest 2020In this issue: Farmland values benchmark study results, 2021 Director's Cup recipients announced, Dr. Kohl with a post-harvest action plan, 2021 FCI ag scholarship and community grant applications now online, and dates and registration link provided for virtual Farm Credit College programs.
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Cultivations03.11.20Cultivations Pre-Plant 2020
In this issue, learn the results of the Board of Director elections, discover details on eligibility requirements and how to apply for the 2020 $5,000 Directors Cup Award, and be inspired when Dr. David Kohl shares tips from operations experiencing success by setting short and long-term goals.
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Cultivations10.31.19Cultivations - Post Harvest 2019Director cup recipients honored at Illinois State Fair, learn about upcoming fall/winter Farm Credit College courses, and learn about opportunities for youth with agriculture scholarships and community improvement grants.
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Essentials04.10.23Essentials - Issue 2, 2023
In this issue KOHL-laborations, Scholarship & Grant Recipients, Rural 1st® testimonial, and more.
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Essentials02.06.23Essentials Issue 01 - 2023
Latest farmland sales data, scholarships & grants, and more in this edition of Essentials.
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Essentials12.05.22Essentials Issue 06 - Winter 2022
Learning Programs, Scholarships & Grants, Ag Barometer, and more in this edition of Essentials.
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Essentials10.06.22Essentials Issue 05 - Fall 2022
Weather Outlook, Learning Programs, & Calendar Contest Winners and more in this edition of Essentials.
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Essentials08.09.22Essentials Issue 04 - Summer 2022Farmland values, farm loans that pay, interest rates and more in this edition of Essentials.
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Essentials06.07.22Essentials Issue 3, 2022Cash Patronage, Weather Updates, Interest Rate Discussion, and Summer Webinars.
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Essentials04.07.22Essentials - Issue 2, 2022
In this issue Dr. Kohl with FreshRoots reflections, Interest Rate discussion with Brownfield Ag News, FCI Scholarship & Community Grant recipients announced, and Rural 1st® testimonial.
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Essentials02.07.22Essentials Issue 1, 2022Trends in FCI’s territory indicate increased sales for larger sums, according to FCI's appraisal team. Find out more information on recent farmland auctions reported since the last results were published in July 2021. Additionally, land sales results reported from various farm real estate auctions held in the past six months throughout the Farm Credit Illinois geographical area.
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Insights06.07.23The Productivity Conundrum
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) met May 2-3 and voted to increase the Fed Funds rate by 0.25%, bringing the overnight rate to 5.00-5.25%.
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Insights04.04.23Spring Training to the Field
Dr. Kohl reflects on two recent trips to Florida that quickly reminded him that baseball spring training is in full force and ready to move to the regular season playing field where the games count. Those in the agriculture industry are in a transition mode taking their production, marketing, risk management, and financial plans into the field for execution over the remainder of 2023.
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Insights02.01.23The Cooperative Advantage for Farm Families and Ag BorrowersWhen choosing a lender, consider the advantage of working with a cooperative - owned by its members and not outside investors. Lending cooperatives deliver value by serving the needs of member-borrowers and their communities.
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Insights11.11.22Customize Your Crop Insurance with FCIThere’s plenty on your to-do list before the next crop year, so let Farm Credit Illinois crop insurance agents review and tailor your coverage. Local agents work to understand your farm and make recommendations aligned with your goals.
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Insights10.07.22Summit Views on Livestock Farming
Commentary, wisdom, and perspectives from globally renowned agricultural economist Dr. David M. Kohl..
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Insights08.08.22How High Will the Fed Go?
Glen Semple shares how continued interest rate hikes are affecting the U.S. economy and what is projected for interest rates going forward.
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Insights04.05.22FreshRoots Reflections
Dr. Kohl reflects on some of the major takeaways from FCI’s FreshRoots program meetings. Review the key lessons young and beginning farmers learned during these meetings – from managing economic hardships to making challenging, but valuable, operation changes.
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Insights04.05.22One Rate, One Loan, One DreamThe Shooks of Champaign County dreamed of purchasing a country property that allowed for multigenerational living. When the opportunity presented itself, they turned to Rural 1st® to finance and bundle their complex property into one long-term loan, under one fixed rate.
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News06.07.232023 Summer Interns
Farm Credit Illinois recently hired four college students pursuing an agriculture-related major to complete a 12-week summer internship. Get to know our FCI interns.
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News04.03.23Youth Groups Receive Community Improvement GrantsFarm Credit Illinois awarded 50 community improvement grants to FFA chapters and 4-H clubs in central and southern Illinois.
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News02.06.23Farm Loans that Pay
Members can pencil in patronage annually even with today’s financial market pressures. You can credit this to the Board of Directors’ long-term capital management plan that prioritizes low upfront interest rates and consistent patronage payouts while managing capital conservatively.
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News07.29.22Farm Loans that Pay
Members can pencil in patronage annually even with today’s financial market pressures. You can credit this to the Board of Directors’ long-term capital management plan that prioritizes low upfront interest rates and consistent patronage payouts while managing capital conservatively.
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News06.20.22$40 MILLION FARM CREDIT CASH PATRONAGE ARRVING TO FARM FAMILIESMore than 8,100 Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) borrowers receive their share of a $40 million cash patronage distribution this week.
