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Weather Outlook Update

Hear from Eric Snodgrass about the 10-day stretch of snow, rain, and freezing rain that is expected across Illinois. Plus, look ahead to spring and dig into the increasing drought concerns that surround the 2025 planting season.

Watch the Weather Outlook Update

Upcoming Learning Programs

Learn about estate planning with Brooke Didier Starks on March 4 in Forsyth, IL or plug in to your mobile device for a webinar on the economic pulse of agriculture with Dr. Kohl on March 18.

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Beginning Farmers: Apply for the Directors Cup

The FreshRoots Directors Cup presented by the FCI board celebrates young and beginning farmers committed to continuous learning and intentional living for a brighter future for their farm family business and community. Three recipients will be selected and each will receive a $5,000 cash award and plaque.

Apply by March 1

Learn More About FreshRoots

Farm Family Succession Planning Resource

SIU Medicine’s Farm Family Resource Initiative is hosting a free virtual series, “Planning for the Farm's Future and Yours," to help farm families develop a succession plan. Wesley Tucker, farm and ranch transition specialist at the University of Missouri Extension, and Monica McConkey, agricultural mental health counselor from Minnesota will lead the series.

Learn More and Register

Expertise with Every Acre

Get peace of mind in every policy when you customize your crop insurance coverage with Farm Credit Illinois.

Contact an FCI Crop Insurance Agent

Miss a Fielding Forward Program?

Catch up on 2025 Fielding Forward Programs

Crop Insurance Deadlines Approaching

FEBRUARY 15

Corn & Soybean Production Report Due for Area Plan Policies – signed and completed production report due to agent

MARCH 15

Corn & Soybean Sales Closing – last date to purchase, change, or cancel coverage on spring-planted crops

APRIL 1 OR 5*

Corn Initial Plant Date – earliest date a crop may be planted and eligible for a replant payment per MPCI policy provisions

APRIL 5 OR 10*

Soybean Initial Plant Date – earliest date a crop may be planted and eligible for a replant payment per MPCI policy provisions



APRIL 29

Corn & Soybean Production Reports Due for Individual Plan Policies – signed and completed production report due to agent

*Contact FCI agent for country and crop-specific dates

Illinois Leopold Conservation Award - Apply Now

FCI helps sponsor the Illinois Leopold Conservation Award^® which recognizes agricultural landowners who inspire others with their dedication to ethical land, water, and wildlife habitat management. Farm and forest landowners may apply for this $10,000 award themselves or be nominated by May 1. The recipient is selected by an independent panel of agricultural and conservation leaders and will be announced this summer.

Recognize a Conservation Success Story

Ag Economy Barometer

The Ag Economy Barometer measures the health of the U.S. agriculture economy with an index value based on a survey of agricultural producers on economic sentiment. A score of 100 means producer sentiment is unchanged from the six-month baseline research period; a score higher than 100 means sentiment improved from the base period; a score lower than 100 means sentiment declined versus the base period.

Learn More About the Barometer's Latest Reading

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