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Changes on the horizon this harvest season

First on the Farm

Harvest season means so much to all of us in the ag industry. Abundance: Harvest season is a favorite of mine and, I’m certain, of nearly all the readers of our First on the Farm newsletter. It’s a culmination of...
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Ag Advisory Board Spotlight: Darren Hefty

First on the Farm Newsletter

Darren Hefty — a farmer, agronomist, and co-host of Ag PhD — has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016. “I love that FNBSF gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” he said. “Not only do the leaders...

Insuring Your Success – June 2023

First on the Farm Newsletter

After what seemed like a winter that just wouldn’t quit, it sure is nice to be able to enjoy some summer-like weather now. It almost seems a little crazy that after all that snow, most of us could use a...
Representatives for the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota meet with Senator John Thune in Washington, D.C.

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. After working on my family farm this...
Hutterite Banking Institute program

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. Ag Credit Administration Manager Joe Miller lead this session as we focused on financial statements and key financial ratios, including how to...
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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. “We started this event...
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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!   “The biggest challenge I’ve had to overcome is the stigma around women working on...
A female and male farmer walk through a field during harvest season.

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. This year’s graduates completed four sessions during 2022, which included tours of the Raven Industries headquarters,...
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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!   “Representation matters, and I hope girls see women in these important roles in the...
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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. And we say that for good reason, as anyone that’s involved in...
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