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Advocating for agriculture

First on the Farm Newsletter

While we may have gotten a late start to spring field work and planting, South Dakota farmers were able to catch up in a hurry, getting generally everything finished in a timely manner.

Hutterite Banking Institute program updates – April 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

We held Session 1 (Class II) of the Hutterite Banking Institute program in Sioux Falls on January 12.

7 local 'Women in Business' break down barriers in male-dominated industries

About 10 years ago, Business Banker Jill Mockler looked at the community around her and saw a need to bring women in business together. From that need, First National Bank’s annual Ladies Day Event was born.

Women in Business: Kelsey Geraets silences doubters in agriculture

Women in Business

For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!

Farmers ’N Bankers program updates – March 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

Class 5 of the Farmers ’N Bankers program commenced with the graduation of our participants at the Cultivate Your Future event on February 16.

Women in Business: Taylor Elverson sets example for representation in agriculture

Women in Business

For Women’s History Month, First National Bank is profiling outstanding women in male-dominated or stereotypically male industries. Check out our other “Women in Business” features!

Insuring Your Success – February 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

A phrase that farmers and ranchers often hear is “risk management.” It’s said by bankers, commodity marketers, crop insurance agents, and a host of other agriculture industry professionals.

Cultivate your future with the First National Ag Team

First on the Farm Newsletter

As the calendar page turned to another year this January, we were met with weather that we haven’t seen in many years. Inclement weather like this adds stress to everyone, but it is especially hard on ag producers.

Harvest season road safety

First on the Farm Newsletter

Silage harvest has begun, and soybean harvest will soon be following in parts of South Dakota. Because of this, we have seen an increase in farm equipment on the road, including tractors, combines, grain carts, silage choppers, and silage trucks.

Harvesting drought-stressed crops

First on the Farm Newsletter

This year’s weather has really taken a toll on area producers’ crops. In many cases, it has also taken a mental toll on producers themselves.
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