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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.

What we do:

We work in the public’s interest by supporting economic and financial stability.

Jeffrey Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer

Read his latest speech, "The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy."

Learn More About the Federal Reserve's Mission

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.

Kansas City Federal Reserve Commercial Real Estate Index

The KC Fed CRE Index is a quarterly indicator of commercial real estate activity in...

Tenth District Beige Book

Tenth District Summary for Beige Book.

25 Years of Community Engagement and Partnerships

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City established the Community Development Advisory Council in 2001 to ensure all...

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:...

Payments System Research Briefing

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...

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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Events

Investment Connection - Oklahoma 2026 – , 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.
2026 Women in Banking Forum – , CDT 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.
Investment Connection - New Mexico 2026 – , MDT External

Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across New Mexico will be shared.
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About the Kansas City Fed

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

Our Mission

We work in the public’s interest by supporting economic and financial stability.

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