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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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News12.03.21Keep Your Information Secure with Software UpdatesIt can be tempting to ignore notifications to update device software. Even though they are time consuming and seemingly never-ending, software updates are crucial and offer several benefits to you and your device. And as you evaluate year-end numbers and share sensitive information during loan renewal and tax season, this becomes crucial.
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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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Essentials10.05.21Essentials - Issue 5, 2021In this issue listen to a weather update from Eric Snodgrass, learn about FCI's operating loan advantage, and view the Focus on Farming calendar winners.
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Essentials08.16.21Essentials - Issue 04, 2021In this issue gain access to the Annual Farmland Values Benchmark Study, review land sales listing for the past six months, get the latest Federal Reserve meeting update, learn how to protect your personal and farm business information against phishing attacks, discover the FCI operating loan advantage, mark your calendar with upcoming crop insurance deadlines, and get the scoop on the upcoming Farm Progress Show and be sure to visit the Farm Credit tent.
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News08.16.21Farm Credit Breaks Ground On New Taylorville Office
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Aug. 12, at the construction site for a new Farm Credit Illinois regional office in Taylorville.
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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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News08.06.21Farmland Value Benchmark Study Results
Throughout central and southern Illinois, farmland values increased an average of 8.54% with 18 of the 20 benchmark farms increasing and two unchanged. This is the third consecutive year of an increase in values. When considering the 20 benchmarks individually, the year-over-year percentage changes ranged from 0 to +20.51%.
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News08.05.21Phishing Attacks A Scam Prevention Guide
Phishing attacks are unavoidable in this technology age, which makes it crucial to learn how to identify and prevent them. The linked article below offers five tips to help protect your personal and farm business information from one of the most common online threats.
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News08.05.21Auction Results Land Sales in Last 6 monthsThe listing includes results for 80 different farmland auctions reported since the last results were published in February 2021. These public auctions concluded with successful bids and represented 8,000 total acres in 26 different counties selling for a grand total of $82.2 million with an average price of $10,273 per acre. The highest price per acre was $16,800 for Class A land in Edgar County; the lowest price per acre was $2,553 for Class C land in Richland County.
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