Farm Credit Services of America

09/09/2026

Every successful game plan starts with a focus on the fundamentals.

Before evaluating crop insurance coverage, take a step back and assess your operation's overall financial picture. Understanding your cost of production, working capital, and future capital investments can help provide the context needed to make more informed risk management decisions.

Download a copy of our 2027 Crop Insurance Playbook. Link in comments below.

09/08/2026

Supporting the next generation of ag means investing in the places where young people learn, compete, and build leadership skills.

“Every year, the South Dakota State Fair showcases the dedication, hard work, and leadership of young people and agricultural families across the state. We’re proud to support the ‘Hog Wild for a Better Barn’ campaign and invest in a better experience for today’s exhibitors while creating a lasting impact for future generations.” - Jason Edleman, SVP of business development

The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is excited to announce a $15,000 contribution from Farm Credit Services of America to the “Hog Wild for a Better Barn” fundraising campaign!

The campaign has a goal of $240,000 to purchase 450 new hog pens for the Swine Barn at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, creating an improved space for exhibitors and their animals.

Farm Credit Services of America’s generous contribution is helping move this project closer to its goal while supporting the youth and agricultural families who exhibit at the South Dakota State Fair each year.

A huge thank you to Farm Credit Services of America for supporting the Hog Wild campaign and investing in the future of the South Dakota State Fairgrounds!

For more information about the campaign and how to donate, visit: https://www.sdstatefair.com/general-information/south-dakota-state-fair-foundation/hog-wild-for-a-better-barn/

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

09/03/2026

Regularly reviewing your crop insurance helps set your farm up for success.

From evaluating coverage options to discussing changes in your operation, an annual review can help ensure your risk management strategy stays aligned with your goals. Discover the benefits of a crop insurance review with us. ⬇

Schedule your insurance review today. Link in comments below.

09/02/2026

Another great day at the Farm Progress Show! Thank you to everyone who stopped to see us at booth 643.

If you'll be at the show tomorrow, stop by to meet the team and learn how we serve agriculture through our cooperative model, financing, crop insurance, and more.

09/01/2026

During a recent volunteer impact week in Omaha, 145 teammates worked alongside local nonprofit partners to strengthen our community.

Together, they:
✅ Wrapped nearly 20,000 diapers
✅ Packed 1,600 meals and snack bags for individuals experiencing food insecurity
✅ Assembled more than 500 hygiene kits
✅ Created 28 tie blankets to be distributed to pediatric patients at area hospitals

Thank you to Access Period, Healing Hugs Project, MICAH House, Nebraska Diaper Bank, Together, and Whispering Roots for the opportunity to support the important work you do every day.

08/31/2026

Being customer-owned means sharing in our success.

For 22 years, our Board of Directors has approved cash-back dividends that return value to eligible customer-owners. Since 2004, we've returned more than $4.1 billion through cash-back dividends, helping to strengthen operations across rural America.

That's the power of ownership. That's Strength for Every Season.

08/28/2026

Consumers can't get enough protein. But does that mean dairy producers should be trying to maximize protein output?

Terrain's latest analysis suggests the answer isn't that simple.

As demand for protein-rich products reshapes dairy markets, processors are working to identify the highest-value use for milk. While the protein boom appears to be a net positive for producers, success may be less about maximizing a single component and more about optimizing the balance between fat, protein, and the costs required to produce them.

Discover how the protein boom is evolving with new strategies across agriculture, innovation, and consumer demand, reshaping the future of protein production and markets.

08/26/2026

For this dairy producer, sustainability is about optimizing resources while increasing profitability and efficiency across the farm.

✅ A new milk chiller helps cool milk more efficiently and reduce energy use.
✅ Cow health is monitored using sensors that track key health indicators.
✅ Sand bedding is cleaned, recycled, and reused.
✅ Rainwater is collected and used in the sand separation process.

Read the full story in our sustainability report – link in comments.

08/24/2026

County fair season is one of our favorite times of year.

Throughout the summer, our teams have been proud to support local fairs and 4-H programs through volunteering and sponsoring activities. From serving lunch and handing out root beer floats, to assisting with livestock weigh-ins and helping prepare fairgrounds, our teammates have enjoyed spending time with the communities we serve.

We're grateful for the opportunity to support the traditions that bring rural communities together each year.