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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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Insights06.06.22Shifting Fed Rates and Strategy
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) met May 3-4, and voted to increase the Fed Funds rate by 0.50% to 1.00% – the largest increase in the Fed Funds Rate in nearly 30 years.
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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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Insights02.01.22The 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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Insights12.03.21Protect Input Investments with Customized Crop CoverageAs input prices soar, the countless decisions farmers must make before putting in the 2022 crop are daunting. Farmers can customize their crop insurance coverage to fit their unique risk management plan and budget just like any other input. And FCI agents are here to help farmers confidently protect their input investments and create a bottom-line guarantee.
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Insights12.03.21Frontline Insight from Young and Beginning ProducersAfter more than 200 webcasts during the pandemic, Dr. Kohl resumed in-person sessions. What has he found most interesting from his latest interactions with young farmers? What are some of the principles and practices that will give the next generation a higher probability of being on the positive side of the financial and quality-of-life ledgers?
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Insights08.09.21FOMC Discusses Fed Funds, the Economy, and Bond Buying
The recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting discussed unexpected rapid economic growth and high inflation pressures, as well as the future of the bond purchasing program.
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Insights05.17.21Six Ways Farmers Gain the Competitive EdgeAre mindsets and attitudes positive or negative difference makers in your farm business? Maintaining a strong network of people who are collaborative and can think critically will be the seed and fertilizer needed for success.
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Insights12.11.19Six Ways Farmers Gain the Competitive EdgeAre mindsets and attitudes positive or negative difference makers in your farm business? Maintaining a strong network of people who are collaborative and can think critically will be the seed and fertilizer needed for success.
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Insights10.15.19Make Informed Decisions with Annual Cash Flow StatementsRunning a farm business is demanding – especially in today’s tight margin environment. Taking the time at year-end to create a cash flow statement can help you make informed decisions all year.
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