Trends in FCI’s territory indicate increased sales for larger sums, according to the appraisal team. View the latest listing including results for 212 different farmland auctions reported since the last results were published in July 2021.

When 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.

The new year is a time for strategic conversations with advisory teams as financial risks and opportunities loom. While farmers can’t shield themselves from inflation as seen in projected record-high 2022 input costs, they can manage their interest rate risk. Consider locking in these historically low long-term rates in today’s uncertain climate.

In this issue, read Dr. Kohl's recent commentary on beginning farmers, learn how to protect your input investments with customized crop insurance coverage, and register for a learning program near you.

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.

In 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.

In 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.