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Growth in Farm Lending Activity Persists

Large operating and livestock loans continued to drive strong growth in farm lending activity at commercial banks in the first quarter of 2026.

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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.

March 25, 2026

Strong Farm Loan Demand Supports Ag Bank Earnings

Earnings performance at agricultural banks improved in 2025 alongside strong growth in...

March 25, 2026

KC Fed Launches Data Tools to Monitor Community Economic Conditions

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has released new interactive data tools to...

March 18, 2026

Navy Cash program keeps money moving at sea

Working on behalf of the U.S. Navy and the U.S Treasury, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Omaha Branch is responsible...

April 10, 2026

What Are Stablecoins Used for Today? Estimating the Distribution of Stablecoins

Uncovering where stablecoins are held and how they are used in the financial ecosystem provides three key insights:...

March 30, 2026

From factory floors to economic policy: How businesses inform the Fed

Real economic insight starts on the ground. In Denver, the Kansas City Fed is listening to businesses and communities to...

April 10, 2026

Tenth District Energy Activity Was Unchanged

Tenth District drilling and business activity stayed steady in Q1, while capital expenditures continued to decline. The revenues and profits indexes reached their highest levels since Q2 2022 amid...

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Apr

Stablecoins Unveiled: Practical Insights for Educators

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. , CDT External

Join us to explore advancements in digital currency during a free virtual teacher event hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Our Senior Vice President of Payments and Strategy, Todd Mackey, will share an overview of stablecoins, their unique role in the market, existing regulations, major industry players, as well as the scale of stablecoins globally. K-16 educators are welcome to attend!

Apr

Stablecoins Unveiled: Practical Insights for Educators Webinar

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. , CDT External

Apr

Investment Connection - Oklahoma 2026

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. , CDT Leadership Square, 211 N Robinson Avenue #300

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

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