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How Will Drought, Groundwater Depletion Affect Irrigated Farmland Values?

Irrigated farmland commands a premium due to capitalized infrastructure, access rights to groundwater, and superior yield potential.

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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 Local and the Global in 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.

May 28, 2026

Highlight: Community bank ratio of core deposits near 15-year lows

Core deposits as a percentage of total deposits at community banks are near 15-year...

June 03, 2026

Tenth District Beige Book

Tenth District Summary for Beige Book.

Plan Your Money Museum Visit

Hours and access to the Museum will change during June and July. Start planning your summer visit to the Money Museum here. ...

June 17, 2026

Nebraska community faces uncertainty after Tyson closure

Lexington residents continue to deal with ripple effects after the biggest employer abruptly closed.

June 17, 2026

Kansas City Fed’s Connection to the Sunflower State Highlights Key Industries, Economic Impact

Assistant Vice President and Regional Executive Jeremy Hill, who serves as the Kansas City Fed’s regional economist for Kansas...

June 22, 2026

2026 Future of Banking Conference Explores Implications of Technological Change

On May 14, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s “Future of Banking: Powering Progress, Protecting Trust” conference brought together more than 100 community bankers to discuss how technology...

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Jul

Educator Workshop - Local Insights, Global Impact: A Teacher's Guide to Regional Economics

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , CDT External

Targeted to 7-16 grade teachers

Jul

Educator Workshop - Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success 2

Multi-day event, July 14 – 16 External

Targeted to 9-12 grade teachers

Jul

Educator Workshop - Future of Work: Preparing Students for Jobs in a Tech-Driven World

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , CDT 1 Memorial Drive

Targeted to 7-16 grade teachers

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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.

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