Stephanie Nikolopoulos

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,

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

Because applying plant growth regulators can help diminish reliance on fertilizers and pesticides, they are popular for sustainable agriculture . In this post, we’ll cover: What Are Plant Growth Regulators?, 5 Types of Plant Growth Regulators, Auxins, Cytokinins, Gibberellins, Abscisic Acid, Ethylen

Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? Get ready for spring turnout with the newly launched FBN® Grass Turnout Guide . Download the Free FBN Grass Turnout Guide As the weather warms up and the grass turns green, it’s time for cattle to move from pen to pasture. Not only can this be a s

Could you be overpaying on ag equipment purchases? Learn the five questions that can help you get a better deal on your next machine purchase below. Ag Equipment Is Getting More Advanced …and More Expensive Today’s ag equipment is becoming increasingly innovative. From solar-powered scarecrows that

Investing in farmland can often help you scale your ag operation. To reduce overhead expenses, though, it’s advantageous to lock in a low mortgage interest rate. In this post, we’ll discuss everything from how interest rates impact farm mortgage payments to whether now is the right time for farmers

At FBN®, we value all farmers and are working to make the agriculture sector more equitable. Through our 55,000+ member strong platform, we are making gains in democratizing information for all farmers so that family farms can become economically viable. Let’s take a look at some fascinating facts a

Before using your equipment for the first time this spring, there are a few steps to take to prepare your machinery for the busy planting and spraying season. If you conducted periodic winter maintenance on your machinery throughout the colder months, you likely have a good sense of the condition of

We’re excited to announce the launch of online repayment for FBN Finance Operating Line customers, further streamlining the financing process for farmers. This new platform upgrade was developed in direct response to feedback we received from our customers. As part of our mission to power the prospe