Farm Credit Services of America

Farm Credit Services of America is dedicated to serving the credit and insurance needs of farmers and ranchers in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

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The USDA is rolling out key updates to LRP – giving cattle and hog producers more flexibility and stronger protection in today’s high-price market. These changes will benefit cow-calf producers, as well as cattle and hog feeders.

Give your insurance officer a call for more details or head over to our website. Link in the replies.

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Tighter stocks + volatile crude + heavy fund length = a wide 2026 price range for corn and soybeans. @TerrainAg's new WASDE sensitivity analysis maps the scenarios. https://t.co/Gf4R6nVGx0

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Read more about Daniel and his story in our sustainability report: https://t.co/AvJF4ROm24

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When beef producer Daniel was a student at Kansas State University in the early 2000s, he remembers watching his crop farmer friends adopt variable rate planting and GPS-driven tractors – while ranching stayed largely the same.

“We were basically still doing everything that was done 100 years ago on the ranch.” - Daniel

Today, that’s changing. Virtual fencing and grazing collars are revolutionizing cattle ranching, bringing precision, flexibility, and new opportunities to producers.

This National Beef Month, we celebrate the producers who continue to push the beef industry forward.

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Young people entering agriculture face serious safety and health challenges. That’s why we’re proud to support the @AgriSafeNetwork Invest in Your Health program, which brings practical safety and health education directly into classrooms.

From hearing loss prevention to mental wellness, students gain real-world tools to recognize and reduce risks on farms, ranches, and other ag workplaces.

Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day serves as a reminder that supporting the next generation of ag leaders means supporting their wellbeing, too.

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Summer has arrived, and we’re excited to welcome 29 fresh faces to our 2026 internship program! 🎉

These students join us from 15 colleges across the country and will spend their summer gaining hands-on experience with our business technology, lending, accounting, customer experience, and insurance teams – just to name a few.

Along the way, they’ll grow their skills through career development sessions, connect at industry events, give back through volunteer opportunities, and, of course, have a little fun.

Join us in giving them a warm welcome! 👋

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Discover what else we're seeing across the beef industry: https://t.co/exTkAsrsmE

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This National Beef Month, we recognize the beef producers whose work helps feed families, strengthen rural communities, and sustain a reliable food supply across the country.

Today’s cattle market is creating both opportunity and uncertainty, with producers balancing strong cattle prices, rising costs, and decisions that will shape their operations for years to come.

This month, we’re proud to celebrate the resilience and long-term thinking that continue to drive the beef industry forward.

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Learn more and join the waitlist: https://t.co/xCl6qF5rsc

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"It's cool to hear what other young people have going on – and that other people have a lot going on, too. It's not just us."

Emerging producers are finding real value in stepping away from their day-to-day and connecting with others navigating similar challenges, opportunities, and decisions. Side X Side conferences create space for these conversations, helping turn shared experiences into practical ideas producers can take back to their operations.

We have three conferences left this year. Learn more and join the waitlist at the link in the comments.

Registration is open to producers who are 35 years of age or younger, or have been farming for 10 years or less.

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Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

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Read the full report: https://t.co/AvJF4ROm24

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While stress is common in farming, it may be less of an obstacle for those using soil health practices compared to conventional methods.

A 2019 survey from @SDState, in partnership with @SDSHCoalition, found that producers using sustainable practices feel more optimistic about their future – and expect to be profitable.

Read more about the survey and see how producers are putting soil health practices to work in our 2025 sustainability report. Link in the replies.

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View the full report: https://t.co/H9Ce0QgLQi

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China remains a key variable in the sorghum story.

@TerrainAg notes that on the demand side, the single largest influence on U.S. sorghum prices in the coming months will be export sales activity from China. Over the past decade, China’s demand has accounted for more than 50% of U.S. sorghum production.

The risk of an oversupply of sorghum is understated. Unless we see China accelerate purchases this quarter, that risk could continue to rise – both domestically and globally.

Link to the full report in the replies.

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Every operation talks about efficiency, but where are farms actually losing money? In our upcoming webinar, we’ll highlight the overlooked decisions, habits, and assumptions that quietly erode profitability. More importantly, we’ll focus on what can realistically be adjusted now – and what can wait – so you can stay focused on what moves the needle. Register to watch live or later: https://t.co/jaAJrT4KsH

This webinar will feature @AgEconomists co-founders David Widmar and Brent Gloy, and Rod Hartwig, VP of commercial lending.

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Supporting our customer-owners goes beyond financing – it’s also about providing the resources you need to make informed decisions for your operation.

That’s why we offer @TerrainAg as a source of timely insights, delivering perspective on the topics and trends impacting agriculture.

Terrain explores important questions like:
✅ How will interest rates impact farm investments?
✅ Given the market outlook for the next 3 years, is now the time to expand?
✅ How could a shrinking, older global population affect food demand?

By combining agricultural expertise, market outlooks, and economic analysis, our analysts at Terrain help you stay informed and better prepared for what’s ahead.

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Link to the full report: https://t.co/iOMZtwYVkW

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Access to mental health and primary care services remains a significant challenge in rural communities where distance, provider shortages, and limited resources can delay care when it’s needed most.

To help address these barriers, we introduced rural health services as a new pillar of our Working Here Fund grant program.

With this support, GRACE Cancer Foundation is expanding its Connections of GRACE program to Kearney, offering no-cost, counselor-led support groups to patients and families across central Nebraska. These weekly sessions provide a safe space for connection, coping tools, and guided discussion – ensuring no one has to navigate the emotional toll of cancer alone.

This is one of the many ways we’re strengthening our communities. Read more in our 2025 Community Impact Report. Link in the replies.