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A farmer walking through a corn field during harvest while holding a laptop.

Why is year-end tax planning important for farmers?

With a proactive approach to year-end tax planning, farmers can better manage income challenges and navigate complex tax law provisions.
Two young boys standing in front of a combine in a corn field.

Combine memories and equipment maintenance

Harvest season is about carrying forward a legacy, working side by side, and passing along the joy to those farmers who come after us.
A tractor and grain cart in the field during corn harvest.

Insuring Your Success: A review of current farm programs and payments

From the experts at First Ag Risk Management, here's a brief summary of current farm programs, how payments are calculated, and expectations of future program payments.
Brian Gilbert testifying before Congress.

Brian Gilbert gives pro-agriculture testimony before Congress

Ag Banking Manager Brian Gilbert recently testified before Congress on the importance of community banks and pro-agriculture policies for family farms.
A row of corn in the summer.

Hurley & Associates, Erik Gerlach present to Farmers ’N Bankers program

First on the Farm Newsletter

We held the second session of our 2025 Farmers ’N Bankers program at Great Shots in Sioux Falls. It was an opportunity for our farmers to hit some golf balls and socialize in addition to the education portion.
A Hutterite colony in South Dakota.

Our 2025 Hutterite Banking Institute will be held in Fargo

We are excited to announce that our 2025 Hutterite Banking Institute will be held July 22–24 in Fargo, ND!
A herd of black cattle standing in a pasture.

Changes to Livestock Risk Protection policy for 2026 crop year

Farmers should be aware of these key changes to the Livestock Risk Protection insurance policy for the 2026 crop year.
Darren Hefty, co-owner of Hefty Seed Company.

Darren Hefty talks history of Hefty Seed Company, growing up on family farm

Common Cents on the Prairie™

From funny memories of growing up on the family farm to the days of expanding Hefty Seed Company, Darren Hefty shares his lifelong passions and hard-learned lessons with us.
Pyne Lenocker, Ag Banker at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

Meet our newest Ag Banker, Pyne Lenocker

First on the Farm Newsletter

I am excited to introduce the newest member of the First National Ag Team! Pyne Lenocker joined us in early December as an Ag Banker serving Beadle and Spink counties.
Angus cattle eating hay at a feedlot.

A recap of the 2025 Sioux Empire Livestock Show

First on the Farm Newsletter

The annual Sioux Empire Livestock Show hosted by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce took place from January 21, 2025, through January 26, 2025. As always, a good crew from our Ag Banking team, along with other local volunteers, met to get the show set up on Monday, January 20.
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