Interest rates are on the rise. And with record input costs, farm families may be feeling the crunch. Listen as Glen Semple, vice president of commercial lending and author of FCI’s INTEREST-ing Times series, and Jackie Martinie, chief credit officer, discuss how the FOMC’s 2022 strategy may impact farmers and the farm economy from a March 25 Twitter Spaces conversation.

FreshRoots Reflections

Thirty high school seniors were named FCI Agriculture Scholars, receiving $2,000 towards their college education. Since the program’s start in 2004, $638,500 of scholarships have been awarded to 446 students planning to study agriculture at a college or university.

with Rural 1^st Country Living Financing

The Shooks of Champaign County dreamed of purchasing a two-home country property that allowed for multigenerational living. When the opportunity presented itself, they turned to Rural 1^st® financing to bundle their complex property into one long-term loan, under one fixed rate.

Fifty 4-H clubs and FFA chapters were awarded $500 grants to make tangible improvements in their local communities. FCI has invested nearly $209,440 in grant funds since the program’s start in 2008.

Soybean Initial Plant Date – earliest date a crop may be planted and eligible for a replant payment per MPCI policy provisions

Corn & Soybean Production Reports Due for Individual Plan Policies – last date to report production for all spring-planted policies

Corn Final Plant Date – last date to plant with full coverage

Soybean (NFAC) & Grain Sorghum Final Plant Date – last date to plant with full coverage

Soybean (FAC) Final Plant Date – last date to plant with full coverage

Signed Acreage Reports Due for Spring-Planted Crops – last date to report acreage planted

Review the Association’s initiatives and financial results in the 2021 Annual Report, live on our website.

Get to know FCI’s newest team members and join us in giving a special tribute to employees who reached significant milestones in years of service to members and rural communities.