February 21, 2009

Good morning and welcome to FBL Financial Group’s conference call to discuss the fourth quarter 2008 earnings. If you don’t already have a copy, our release and financial supplement may be found on our website at www.fblfinancial.com.Presenting on today’s call are Jim Noyce, Chief Executive Officer; and Jim Brannen, Chief Financial Officer.

Also present and available to answer any questions you may have are Charlie Happel, Vice President, Investment; Rich Kypta, Executive Vice President of Farm Bureau Life; John Paule, Executive Vice President of EquiTrust Life; Don Seibel, Vice President of Finance; and Brian Mamola, Corporate Actuarial Vice President.Certain statements made today concerning FBL’s prospects for the future are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act.