Ag Seminar in Review
In Mid-June, Citizens State Bank held our first agriculture seminar of 2025. In a world where information is at our fingertips, it can often become overwhelming to know where to look and who to trust. As your trusted financial partner for all things AG banking, we...
Celebrating 145 Years of Community Banking: The Importance of Banking Local
This April, as we observe Community Banking Month, we at Citizens State Bank are also honored to celebrate our 145th anniversary. Since our incorporation in 1880, our unwavering commitment has been to serve and support the communities that have grown alongside us. A...
National AG Week
It’s National AG Week and here at Citizens State Bank, it is a pretty big deal! With 145 years of being a leading AG Bank for Northwestern Illinois, we like to celebrate this week as a kick off to the season! While agriculture is a 24/7, 365 days a year gig, National...
Credit Awareness for Farmers
March is Credit Education Month, and at Citizens State Bank, we understand that credit plays a crucial role in agriculture. Whether you’re expanding your operation, upgrading equipment, or managing cash flow through the seasons, having a strong credit foundation can...
Preparing For Renewal
As 2025 kicks off, many farm operations are coming off of a relatively poor profit year in 2024.When comparing to a few years ago, all producers are facing very tight profit margins, for the upcoming growing season. Before meeting with your Ag Banker to renew your...