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Larger Operating Loans Boost Farm Lending Activity in 2025

Strong demand for operating loans boosted farm lending activity at commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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The Federal Reserve System is made up of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up our nation's central bank.

January 14, 2026

Tenth District Beige Book

Tenth District Summary for Beige Book.

January 13, 2026

Latest Data for the KC Fed Labor Market Conditions Indicators

Find the most recent monthly readings for the level of activity and momentum indicators.

January 30, 2026

Highlight: Community bank mergers increased in 2025

Community bank mergers accelerated in 2025, with sellers exhibiting lower profitability than acquirers.

January 23, 2026

Tenth District Services Activity Rose Modestly in January

Tenth District services activity rose modestly in January, and expectations for future services activity edged higher. Selling...

February 02, 2026

Introducing New Monthly Estimates of the Natural Rate of Interest and Natural Unemployment Rate

Policymakers reference the natural rate of interest (r*) to judge the tightness of monetary policy and the natural...

January 09, 2026

Tenth District Energy Activity Fell Sharply

Fourth quarter energy survey results showed that Tenth District energy activity fell sharply, with further contraction expected in the next six months. Firms reported that oil prices needed to...

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Mar

National Community Investment Conference

Multi-day event, March 23 – 26 External

Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco, St. Louis, Richmond, Philadelphia, New York, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta, Fed Communities, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Apr

Investment Connection - Nebraska

11:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. , CST 2201 Farnam Street

Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.

Apr

2026 Women in Banking Forum

8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. , CST External

Join other leaders in the financial services sector for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Women in Banking Forum. This event is designed to bring together mid- to senior-level leaders in the financial services industry and will include industry, leadership and professional development content to enhance your careers and networks.

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