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Issue 6

December 2021

KOHL-laborations

Frontline Insight from Young & Beginning Producers

After 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?

What Keeps the Next Generation Awake at Night?

Attention Youth: Scholarships & Grants Available

Applications Now Online

Farm Credit Scholarships and Community Improvement Grants

Agriculture Scholarship Application

Community Improvement Grant Application

Customize Crop Coverage with Confidence

Protect Input Investments

As 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.

Protect Your Investment with an FCI Agent

Farm Credit College Learning Programs

Invest in Your Farm's Greatest Asset – You

Gear up for the 2022 growing season by attending a complimentary learning program.

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Crop Insurance Reminders

Contact Your Agent with Questions

DECEMBER 10

Corn & Soybean End of Insurance Coverage – Request an extension or appraisal for any crops left standing in the field

DECEMBER 15

Wheat Acreage Reporting Date – Signed acreage report due for all 2021 planted wheat

DECEMBER 24

Corn & Soybean Notice of Loss Deadline – Notices submitted after can be denied payment

FEBRUARY 15

Corn & Soybean Production Report Due for Area Plan Policies – Signed and completed production report due to agent

*Contact FCI agent for county-specific dates

Contact Your Crop Insurance Agent

On the Block

Upcoming Farmland Auctions

Farm Credit Illinois maintains a list of upcoming farmland auctions submitted within the Association’s 60-county marketplace.

View Recent Listings or Submit an Upcoming Farmland Auction

T.I.P. Technology & Information Protection

Keep Your Information Secure with Software Updates

It 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.

Why it's Important to Update

Raffles & Reactions

Congrats to the Winners of the Carhartt Lunch Coolers

Here are the results of the raffle following Issue 5:

Samantha Hassebrock of Logan County
Craig Abell of Gallatin County
Carl Sullivan of Hamilton County
Tasha Hanson of Iroquois County
Michele Hubert of Randolph County
Rob Albers of Macon County
Leo Herzberger of Cass County
Clark McWhorter of Effingham County
Gary Collier of Union County
Brian Chausse of Montgomery County

In Issue 5 of Essentials, readers were asked what percentage of harvest they had completed. Here are the results from 222 respondents:

Talk to us! Share your candid comments, constructive suggestions, or requests for information anytime.

Ag Economy Barometer

Producer Sentiment Slips to 116

The Ag Economy Barometer measures the health of the U.S. agriculture economy with an index value based on a survey of agricultural producers on economic sentiment. A score of 100 means producer sentiment is unchanged from the six-month baseline research period; a score higher than 100 means sentiment improved from the base period; a score lower than 100 means sentiment declined versus the base period.

Learn More About the Barometer's Latest Reading