Reflecting on a two-day learning program this summer for young and beginning farmers, Dr. Kohl shares what the next generation is focused on. From running scenarios to understanding their cost of production and prioritizing development to expanding their network, read about the priorities set at the end of the event.

Three young farming couples from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees this week by Farm Credit Illinois.

Members can pencil in patronage annually even with today’s financial market pressures. You can credit this to the Board of Directors’ long-term capital management plan that prioritizes low upfront interest rates and consistent patronage payouts while managing capital conservatively.

Members can pencil in patronage annually even with today’s financial market pressures. You can credit this to the Board of Directors’ long-term capital management plan that prioritizes low upfront interest rates and consistent patronage payouts while managing capital conservatively.

Farm Credit Illinois recently hired four college students pursuing an agriculture-related major to complete a 12-week summer internship.  Get to know our FCI interns.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) met May 2-3 and voted to increase the Fed Funds rate by 0.25%, bringing the overnight rate to 5.00-5.25%. 

In this issue KOHL-laborations, Scholarship & Grant Recipients, Rural 1^st® testimonial, and more.