FBFM is headed to fall career fairs! 🎓 We’re excited to meet students ready to launch their careers in farm business consulting with internships & full-time opportunities waiting. Catch us at Texas A&M, University of Illinois, SIU-C, UW-Platteville & Illinois State this month!

Rod Stoll, Farm Credit Illinois, and a great friend of FBFM provides high energy leadership exercise for FBFM LDP participants.

FBFM LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM session 5 today on the University of Illinois campus. Leadoff presenter is FBFM CEO Scott Newport

In observance of Labor Day, all FBFM offices will be closed Monday, September 1. We’re grateful for the hard-working hands across agriculture, from the field to the office, who keep this industry moving forward. Wishing everyone a safe and restful weekend. 🇺🇸🌱

.@farmdocDaily’s Gary Schnitkey says cash rents are coming down & returns on owned land remain better. Story and interview at @brownfield. #AgNews #ILAgNews #corn #soybeans https://t.co/CFYUx0C8u8

Two days down, one to go! We’ve loved every conversation and opportunity to connect with you this week. Tomorrow’s the last chance to catch us at the booth, so don’t miss it! @FPShow

Comparing Returns to Owned vs Cash Rented Farmland

The tent is up, the signs are out, and the cooler is filling fast. FBFM is all set to welcome you at @FPShow this week! Whether you’re here to learn more about FBFM, ask questions about your farm’s numbers, or just grab a cold drink, we’d love to meet you!

Find us Aug 26-28 in the University of Illinois tent at Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL! 🚜🌱 Our team will be ready to talk farm finances, answer questions, & share how FBFM helps you make confident business decisions.

This afternoon presentation by Dr. David Kohl excellent enhancement to FBFM Top 10. Thank you Illinois Bankers Association for this outreach opportunity!!

FBFM's Bob Rhea and U of I ACE Dr. GARY SCHNITKEY presented Top 10 Strategies at Illinois Ag Bankers Conference in Springfield. Shared 2024 earnings and 1st look at 2026 Crop budgets. Best data! Great audience!

2026 Illinois Crop Budgets

Nothing beats a hometown tradition like the New Windsor Rodeo! 🤠 We were proud to sponsor this year’s event and catch up with so many familiar faces. 📸: Eliza Sherrill, Aledo office

3/3 #Farm #earnings were highest in the central and western areas of the state. Earnings were lowest in the northeastern and southern parts of the state. https://t.co/cnrHJTZ5DG

2/ Even with higher #yields and lower costs, lower grain #prices were the main reasons for the lower #incomes. Livestock farmers experienced higher returns due to lower feed prices and higher prices for livestock and livestock products. https://t.co/cnrHJTZ5DG

1/ Based on @ILFBFM records, average #farm operator #returns for labor and management on 2,009 #Illinois farms were lower for all geographic areas in the state in 2024 compared to 2023 and below the average for the last five years.  https://t.co/cnrHJTZ5DG

Bloomington FBFM office hosted Enrolled Agent Training this week. Already 25% of participants have passed Part 1 of this challengong IRS test that embodies professional advancement. FBFM staff getting better every day!

Big news from FBFM! 🚨 We're thrilled to announce our expansion into Indiana with new offices in Indianapolis and West Lafayette. If you're in Indiana and seeking a reliable farm business partner, head into one of our offices or contact us today!

Day 2 EA TRAINING complete at FBFM!! Getting young professionals ready for the challenge to grow in service to our clients!!

Enrolled Agent training today in Bloomington. Many staff attending to prep for professional advancement.