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Resource Library


Jun 18, 2024

by FBN Network

If you’re looking for in-depth tips on how to manage your livestock, nourish and protect your crops, make informed land and equipment purchasing decisions, and calculate your balance and cash flow, FBN offers a diverse library of free guides, webinars, and templates. Here’s a roundup of just a few o


Jun 17, 2024

by FBN Network

From managing flies that can spread diseases to your herd to using implants to get more lean meat, proactively managing the health and well-being of your herd can help increase your productivity and profitability. Here are 10 helpful tips our team members and veterinary experts have shared in previo


Jun 14, 2024

by FBN Network

From choosing between repairing or purchasing new equipment to deciding when to purchase farmland, our FBN® Finance team can help you make informed financial decisions for your farm. Here are 10 helpful tips our team members and other experts have shared in previously published FBN Finance blogs. Cl


Jun 13, 2024

by FBN Network

Purchasing land can be exciting, and sometimes stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. When you’ve finally found a potentially perfect piece of land and are looking to purchase, you’ll want to weigh a number of factors. [Complete the short form below to unlock the free guide] FBN Finance strives to m


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FBN® Pest Report - June 2024

Jun 13, 2024

by FBN Network

With planting nearing completion, farmers’ focus now turns to proactively identifying and addressing potential threats to the successful development of emerging crops. Understanding the location and prevalence of these weeds, insects, and plant diseases — and where they may be headed next — is essen


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10 Ways to Unlock Deals on FBN®

When managing seasonal income, fluctuating commodity prices, and inflation, keeping farm operating costs low is often top of mind. At FBN we help you maximize your purchasing power with transparent pricing on inputs and great rates on financing from FBN Finance. Here are 10 ways you can unlock deals


“ FBN started as an idea among a group of farmers who wanted to create a better system — to make ag more fair, more transparent, and more successful for farmers by arming them with the best information and market access possible,” says Charles Baron , FBN co-founder. Since its founding 10 years ago,


Jun 11, 2024

by FBN Network

An effective chemical program can help you get the most out of your input investments and protect your crop yield. Here are 10 helpful tips our agronomists and other experts have shared in previously published FBN blogs. Click on the blog links to read the full articles. 1. Identify Nutrient Deficie


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10 FBN® Member Benefits

Whether you’re thinking of joining the FBN community or are already a member and want to get the most out of your experience, here are 10 benefits of FBN membership. Membership is free and open to everyone, including farm owners and operators, farm managers, farm employees, family members, and stude


Jun 11, 2024

by FBN Network

As you start to think about using fungicide and insecticide applications this year to combat disease and pests, you’ll want to consider the best ways to get the most out of your application. The last thing you want is yield loss. Let’s look at the seven things to know before applying insecticides an