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News12.31.20Brumleve Retires After 16 YearsBill Brumleve of Teutopolis retires as a vice president of crop insurance in the Effingham regional office after 16 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Funk Retires After 40 Years
Brian Funk of Paxton retires as a credit officer in the credit services division after 40 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Sheley Retires After 42 Years
Margie Sheley of Lincoln retires as a loan servicing specialist in the credit services division after 42 years with Farm Credit.
Cultivations
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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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Cultivations03.20.19Cultivatations Pre-plant 2019Director election results announced. Apply for the Cultivating Master Farmers Program. Board of Directors now accepting applications for the FreshRoots Directors Cup.
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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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Essentials12.09.20Essentials Issue 06, 2020In this issue: Fall and winter virtual workshops announced for Fielding Forward and Estate Planning Series, Dr. Kohl reviews a post-harvest action plan, SBA releases PPP loan information, FCI 2021 scholarship and grants announced, crop insurance reminder dates, and holiday season precautions to take when shopping online.
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Essentials10.07.20Essentials - Issue 05, 2020This issue includes a weather update from Eric Snodgrass, crop insurance reminders and more details on PRF, and the announcement of the 2021 Focus on Farming calendar contest finalists.
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Essentials08.14.20Essentials Issue 04, 2020This issue includes how COVID-19 is affecting the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy, the release of the Annual Benchmark Study on land values, auction results, and article on storing data in the cloud.
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Essentials06.04.20Essentials Issue 03, 2020This issue includes news about FCI lobbies reopening, a weather outlook update from Eric Snodgrass, information on Financial Relief Resources available due to impact of Covid-19 and more.
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Essentials04.08.20Essentials Issue 02, 2020
This issue includes: a message from President/CEO Aaron Johnson, 2020 ag scholar and community grant recipients are announced, Dr. Kohl interviews FreshRoots panel, meet the newest board member, a listing of crop insurance reminders, an article about making the move to the country and sign up for one of our text clubs and win a chance to donate money to your community during Covid-19.
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Essentials02.07.20Essentials Issue 01, 2020In this issue, you’ll learn about upcoming Farm Credit College workshops, 2020 Directors Cup applications announcement, Weather Update from Eric Snodgrass, reminder about scholarship and community improvement grant deadlines, land auction results and upcoming auction listings.
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Essentials12.10.19Essentials Issue 06, 2019In this issue learn how you can sign up for our upgraded texting clubs, learn about upcoming FreshRoots forums for young and beginning farmers, sign up for winter Fielding Forward crop insurance meetings, check out the latest auctions near you, apply for an agriculture scholarship or community improvement grant, read Dr. Kohl’s latest article, and listen to how creating a cash flow statement helps farmers better plan for tomorrow.
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Essentials10.11.19Essentials Issue 05, 2019
The Farm Credit Learn and Grown Pavilion is dedicated, the 2020 Focus on Farming photo calendar finalists are announced, new staff introduced, and tenured staff congratulated on recent anniversaries at FCI. Eric Snodgrass provides a weather update, On The Block auction listings are shared, and upcoming fall/winter Farm Credit College workshops announced.
Industry Insights
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Insights06.01.20The 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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Insights12.09.19Mindset: 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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Insights08.08.19How Lowered Interest Rates Will Impact the Rest of 2019What does the recent rate reduction by the FOMC and the ending of the Fed's balance sheet runoff earlier than planned mean for the future of interest rates?
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Insights08.06.19What are Phishing Emails?Phishing emails are one of the most common online threats. Being aware of this danger and knowing how to spot phony requests can protect your personal and farm business information.
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Insights04.01.19A Dovish Stance - No More Rate Hikes in 2019What does the announcement indicating no expected rate hikes for 2019 reflect about the Fed’s balance sheet and the U.S. and global economies?
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Insights04.01.19The Short and Long-term Views from the RoadHow little changes or increased focus can increase a producer's chance of success in today's farm economy.
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Insights03.28.19Wet Weather Have You in a Holding Pattern?Don't forget these crop insurance details this spring.
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News12.31.20Brumleve Retires After 16 YearsBill Brumleve of Teutopolis retires as a vice president of crop insurance in the Effingham regional office after 16 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Funk Retires After 40 Years
Brian Funk of Paxton retires as a credit officer in the credit services division after 40 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.31.20Sheley Retires After 42 Years
Margie Sheley of Lincoln retires as a loan servicing specialist in the credit services division after 42 years with Farm Credit.
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News12.08.20Post-Harvest Action PlanThis year has certainly been one for the record books! The black swan pandemic – with all its economic, financial, consumer, and social implications – has accelerated many changes. Let's focus on big picture variables and implications to business action plans for 2021 and beyond.
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News12.08.20Holiday Season Watch OutsWith online shopping expected to make up most gift purchases, it’s important to be cautious this holiday season. Whether attempting to steal packages off your porch or your information online, following these tips will protect you from scams and keep your holidays bright.
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News11.30.20Food Banks Harvest $100,000 Giving Tuesday Gift from Farmer CooperativeOn the eve of Giving Tuesday, Farm Credit Illinois (FCI) announced a $100,000 donation to the Feeding Illinois food banks serving central and southern Illinois. This second $100,000 gift in 2020 from Farm Credit Illinois to food banks continues supporting families in need as the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic linger throughout the state.
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News10.12.20Neff Celebrates 40-year CareerEarl Neff of McLeansboro retires as assistant vice president of lending in the Marion regional office after 40 years with Farm Credit.
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News10.07.20FCI Passes Vision Milestone
Several ambitious and tangible goals were set five years ago as the cooperative created a 10-year strategic plan – Vision 2025. One significant goal is to reach $7 billion owned, managed, and collaborated volume. As of July 31, 2020, FCI exceeded the $5 billion mark
