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The IRS is refunding penalties to qualifying farmers🚨 If you filed your 2025 return & paid an estimated tax penalty, IRS Notice 2026-24 may mean you're owed a refund & most farmers don't know it yet. Reach out to your local FBFM consultant to find out if you qualify.

There's a lot more to managing a farm business than tax season. Land decisions, cash flow, succession planning, debt strategy — the decisions don't stop. Neither do we. See how FBFM can work for your operation: fbfm.org/contact

You survived tax season. Now it’s planting season. 🌱🚜 We wish you a safe, productive, and successful growing season! As always, reach out to your FBFM consultant if there is anything we can do to help.

The 2026 @farmdocDaily crop budgets are out and the margins are tight. When the numbers get this close, knowing your break-even is everything. FBFM consultants can help you run the numbers for your operation. Reach out your local office to learn more: fbfm.org/office-location

Tax Day is almost done. Go enjoy some fieldwork, you've earned it. 🌱 But don't forget: Q1 estimated payments are due today, Q2 payments are due June 15, and next April will be here before you know it.

April 15 coming fast and not ready to file? Request a federal extension and move your deadline to October 15. Just remember: anticipated taxes owed are still due April 15. Reach out to your FBFM consultant for help deciding if you need to file an extension.

Your land is doing a lot of heavy lifting. FBFM's Brad Zwilling breaks down 23 years of Illinois farm financial data to show what's really driving net worth. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2026/03/how-do… #FarmFinance #FBFM #networth @farmdocDaily

Great conversations, valuable insights, and a strong turnout across the region. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 FBFM Outreach Meetings! It was a great opportunity to connect with producers, discuss financial insights, and look ahead to the upcoming season.

We’re excited to announce this year’s Scholarship recipients! FBFM awarded 10 scholarships to outstanding students pursuing degrees in agriculture, accounting, business, & finance. We’re proud to invest in the next generation & look forward to all they continue to accomplish.

What are we seeing heading into the 2026 season? We broke it down in our latest newsletter — from margin pressure to input costs and farm income trends. If you didn’t receive it, you can sign up to get future updates and insights from FBFM: fbfm.org/newsletter

Agriculture is built on hard work, resilience, and the decisions made every day. This National Ag Day, we’re proud to support the farmers and ranchers behind it all. #NationalAgDay #FarmBusiness #agriculture

How does your farm really compare? FBFM's benchmarking analysis helps you measure your operation against similar farms and identify opportunities to improve. Learn more: fbfm.org/posts/post-ben…

Stay ahead of 2026 estimated income tax deadlines. Quarterly payments for Federal, IL, and IN individual returns are due in April, June, September, and January. Planning now helps avoid penalties and manage cash flow. Contact your FBFM consultant with questions. #incometax

FBFM Outreach Meetings start next week, and we’re looking forward to connecting with producers across Illinois and Indiana. If you haven’t registered yet, be sure to sign up for your local meeting today. Register here: fbfm.org/outreach-rsvp?…

FBFM is now serving Texas farmers and ranchers. For over 100 years, we’ve helped farm families make stronger financial decisions through recordkeeping, tax planning, and business consulting. Now, we’re bringing that expertise to operations across Texas.

How have Illinois cropping patterns shifted in recent years? FBFM VP of Data Analysis Brad Zwilling breaks down 2015–2024 trends using FBFM data from Illinois, highlighting changes in corn and soybean acreage across the state.

Three days of meaningful conversations at Commodity Classic. Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth #5223 to connect with the FBFM team. We appreciated the opportunity to talk through the financial side of your operation and discuss how we can support your farm business.

Commodity Classic 2026 is underway in San Antonio! We’re spending the week connecting with producers and having meaningful conversations about the future of farm business consultation. If you’re attending, stop by Booth #5223 to visit with the FBFM team! #commodityclassic

Headed to Commodity Classic in San Antonio this week? Here’s who you’ll see at the FBFM booth ⬇️ Our team will be on-site all week to talk farm business management and how FBFM can support your operation. Find us at Booth #5223 to connect and learn more. #CommodityClassic #FBFM

Blue jackets. Chapter meetings. State conventions. This National FFA Week, we’re celebrating the FFA experiences that shaped members of the FBFM team and continue to inspire the work we do with farm families across Illinois and Indiana. #NationalFFAWeek #FFA #FBFM