FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
Search
search icon
Account Login
ONLINE BANKING LOGIN
Account Login
ONLINE BANKING LOGIN
 
 

Be Ready on Auction Day

Talk with an Agribusiness banker at First Bank of Berne to line up financing before auction day.

Learn more >
 
 

Meet our Team

Learn more >
 
 

An opportunity to evaluate your operation, review financial performance, and prepare for the season ahead with confidence.

Learn more >

Banking Designed to Help Your Agribusiness Grow

Ag Checking

Wherever your operations takes you, we have the Ag checking account to keep you moving.

Ag Savings

Your farm works year-round, let your savings grow right alongside it.

Loans & Lines

Get the liquidity you need for land, equipment, or operational expenses for your agribusiness.

Farm Financial Consulting

Tap into our knowledge and experience to make informed business and financial decisions for your operation.

Crop Insurance

Protect yourself from risks that can threaten your financial security. Enjoy custom-designed crop insurance plans.

Agribusiness Bankers

Meet our deep bench of Agribusiness bankers with in-depth knowledge to help your operation succeed.

Ag Testimonials

Our team’s farming experience goes all the way to the top. Find out how First Bank of Berne’s commitment to agribusiness benefits customers like you.

Recent Agribusiness Banking Articles

Your Mid-Year Ag Financial Checkup: Stay Ahead Before Harvest

Your Mid-Year Ag Financial Checkup: Stay Ahead Before Harvest

By the time mid-season arrives, most of the visible work is already in motion. Crops are established. Inputs are largely applied. And the focus has shifted from getting the crop in the ground to managing what’s already in play.

June 01, 2026
Staying Steady When Conditions Change Mid-Season

Staying Steady When Conditions Change Mid-Season

No growing season plays out exactly the way it was planned. By this point in the year, that’s usually clear. Conditions may have changed. Timing may feel off. Costs or decisions may not line up quite the way they looked earlier in the season. That doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. It means you’re in the middle of a real, working season—where adjustments are part of how progress happens.

May 15, 2026
3 Mid-Season Checkpoints That Keep Momentum Strong

3 Mid-Season Checkpoints That Keep Momentum Strong

In the Midwest, May is go-time. Planters are rolling, days are long, and the window to get things done feels tight. This is the stretch where momentum takes shape—and it’s not something you find later in the season. It’s built right now, pass by pass, decision by decision. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s staying on pace and in control.

May 01, 2026