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Essentials02.05.19Essentials Issue 01 - 2019
In this issue learn about the FreshRoots $5,000 Directors Cup award, discover how to forward market grain with confidence, access links to apply for FCI's scholarship and community grants programs, view upcoming farmland auctions, and more.
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News02.04.19Jones Retires After 35 Years
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News02.01.19Lord Retires After 14 Years
Cultivations
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Cultivations11.08.18Cultivations - Post-Harvest 2018The post-harvest 2018 edition of Cultivation includes useful information about the Farmland Value Study, upcoming Farm Credit College programs, and how to apply for 2019 Scholarships and 4-H/FFA Grants. Cultivations comes out twice a year and is mailed to all FCI cooperative members and crop insurance customers.
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Cultivations03.15.18Cultivations - Preplanting 2018
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Cultivations11.01.17Cultivations - Post-harvest 2017
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Essentials02.05.19Essentials Issue 01 - 2019
In this issue learn about the FreshRoots $5,000 Directors Cup award, discover how to forward market grain with confidence, access links to apply for FCI's scholarship and community grants programs, view upcoming farmland auctions, and more.
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Essentials12.05.18Essentials Issue 06 - 2018Hear from Dr. David Kohl on how to plan for 2019, register to attend a Farm Credit College Estate Planning workshop, register to attend one or more 2019 Fielding Forward crop insurance meetings, and find information about 2019 FCI ag scholarships and community improvement grants.
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Essentials10.12.18Essentials - October 2018Learn about upcoming Farm Credit College workshops, the 2019 Focus on Farming calendar winners, and more!
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Essentials08.13.18Issue 4 - Summer 2018
Technology Upgrade Reminders
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Essentials06.05.18Issue 03 - June 2018Get the latest weather update from Eric Snodgrass
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Field Goals01.04.19Field Goals - Winter 2019As you make plans for the 2019 crop year, you may be questioning the impact of each input cost on your bottom line - including crop insurance. Read how investing in crop insurance provides value to your risk management plan over time.
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Field Goals08.31.18Field Goals - Summer 2018
Growing Connections
Industry Insights
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Insights01.18.19Forward Market Confidently with Crop InsuranceStop missing marketing opportunities and take control of your risk management plan with a revenue protection crop insurance policy.
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Insights11.30.18Planning for 2019 and The Decade AheadHow will your operation adjust its cash flow and long-term goals to reflect a volatile economy?
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Insights11.02.18Take it to the Next Level: Farm Business PlanningTake farm business planning to the next level by thinking through operational changes, asset and liability adjustments, and business structure outlook.
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Insights10.11.18Weather UpdateHow a "Modoki" El Nino in the Pacific Ocean will affect winter in Illinois
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Insights08.03.18Five Ways to Find Your Balance Through Debt Restructuring
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Insights08.03.18Four Financial Statement Young and Beginning Farmers Should Prepare Before Applying for a Loan
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Insights06.04.18Weather Outlook UpdateKeeping an Eye on Drought & Sea Temperatures in the Growing Season
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Insights03.28.18Beneficial Practices in Todays Economic Environment
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News02.04.19Jones Retires After 35 Years
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News02.01.19Lord Retires After 14 Years
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News01.30.19Multi-County Enterprise Units Available in Crop Insurance PolicyCorn and soybeans are now eligible for Multi-County Enterprise Units for two contiguous counties within a state.
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News01.07.19Farm Credit Announces 2019 Scholarship & Grant Programs For Youth
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News12.03.18Dairy Revenue Protection Program AnnouncedDairy Revenue Protection (DRP) is an area-based plan of coverage that protects revenue based on price and production up to 150%.
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News12.03.18Safely Gifting and Sending MoneyDo your research before making donations during Christmas to avoid fraud.
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News11.30.18Hunt Joins Farm Credit TeamAbby Hunt, of Buffalo, joined the Taylorville regional office staff team as a sales and service specialist Oct.1.
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News11.30.18Koster Joins Farm Credit Team