Farm Credit Services of America

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: bit.ly/4wwtbOQ This webinar will feature @AgEconomists co-founders David Widmar and Brent Gloy, and Rod Hartwig, VP of commercial lending.

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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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.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who raise more than crops. Today we celebrate all you do – on and off the field.

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Wheat prices this quarter will be heavily influenced by the Iran conflict, along with spring weather and foreign supplies. @TerrainAg expects continued volatility – creating potential opportunities to market wheat as we move toward winter wheat harvest. While some operations may see improved operating margins, overall margin levels remain near breakeven. Link to the full report in the replies.

Fixed expenses like machinery often get less attention than inputs like seed or fertilizer – but when managed thoughtfully, they can create significant opportunity. Learn more from AgDirect below. ⬇️

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Where are soybean acres expected to expand in 2026? This map highlights the shift. Rising soybean acreage at home and abroad is likely to expand supplies faster than demand – leaving prices capped unless China materially accelerates export purchases. Domestic biofuel clarity helps, but doesn’t lift the price ceiling meaningfully higher. Rising demand for soybean oil and meal will support higher crush and strengthen basis. Producers can expect continued volatility, with any price rallies likely tied to weather scares and geopolitical headlines. Read the full report from @TerrainAg. Link in the replies.

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Two Side X Side young and beginning conferences down with three more to go – and one thing has been clear: learning is better when you’re doing it together. From candid conversations around family transitions and the ag economy to meaningful peer‑to‑peer discussions, young and beginning producers are walking away with ideas, confidence, and connections. Deliberate time built into each conference ensures attendees leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply to succession planning, risk mitigation, and financial decision‑making. We still have three conferences left this year. Share this post with a young and beginning producer in your life so they can learn more and join the waitlist. Link in the replies. Registration is open to producers who are 35 years of age or younger, or have been farming for 10 years or less.

Every day, we work to strengthen the places we call home. In 2025, our teammates volunteered more than 10,000 hours, supporting local projects and nonprofit organizations that make a real difference in our communities.

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Who should carry the financial risk of stewardship? PepsiCo’s Margaret Henry shares why sustainability in agriculture is critical to the company’s future, how stewardship can move forward through shared responsibility, and what makes industry collaboration essential to overcoming today’s biggest challenges. Read the full interview in our sustainability report – link in replies.

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The dairy industry continues to demonstrate resilience, but today’s environment is shaped by forces that extend well beyond milk production. Global markets, evolving consumer demand, and economic pressures are redefining how dairy operations plan for the future. We sponsored a breakout session at the @CPDairyExpo exploring these dynamics and what they mean for dairy producers moving forward. View the full recording on our website – link in replies.

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In late March, USDA estimated that farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn – down 3.45 million from 2025 but 1.3 million higher than forecast in February. As with all early-season estimates, there remains significant potential for revision.   Our analysts at @TerrainAg forecast corn cash prices to average $4.30/bu. in Q2, with nearby futures trading largely sideways in the $4.50/bu. to $4.90/bu. range. Their outlook assumes a moderate duration to the Iran conflict, average South American weather for the remainder of the second-crop corn season, and average U.S. planting conditions. Link to full report in the replies.

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Protecting your resources doesn’t look the same for every operation. For some, sustainability means caring for the land so it can be passed down for generations. For others, it’s prioritizing the mental wellbeing of everyone involved. And often, it’s about finding ways to produce more efficiently with what you have. There’s no single definition – just the one that works for your operation. Take a look at what sustainability means to the producers featured in our 2025 sustainability report. Read the full report – link in replies.