FCI’s first ever women's conference exemplifies their investment in the future through education. The event gathered a diverse group of women varying in age and agricultural involvement. Attendees were curious about the pulse of the agriculture economy, land values, movement from fossil fuels to green energy, and business financial advice.

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

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.

Dr. Kohl reflects on two recent trips to Florida that quickly reminded him that baseball spring training is in full force and ready to move to the regular season playing field where the games count. Those in the agriculture industry are in a transition mode taking their production, marketing, risk management, and financial plans into the field for execution over the remainder of 2023.

Commentary, wisdom, and perspectives from globally renowned agricultural economist Dr. David M. Kohl..

Two young farmers and one farmer couple from central and southern Illinois were named FreshRoots Directors Cup honorees this week by Farm Credit Illinois.

Dr. Kohl reflects on some of the major takeaways from FCI’s FreshRoots program meetings. Review the key lessons young and beginning farmers learned during these meetings – from managing economic hardships to making challenging, but valuable, operation changes.

2021 Directors Cup honoree Austin Ellison of St. Clair County goes above and beyond row crop farming, while also owning and operating two successful businesses.

2021 Directors Cup honoree Mitchell Hinds of Macon County, a skip generation farmer, became the sole owner and operator of his grandfather’s operation.

 2021 Directors Cup honoree Elliott Uphoff of Shelby County brings efficiency to his operation through sustainable agriculture practices.