Exhibit 23




                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-17007) pertaining to the Amended and Restated FBL Financial Group,
Inc. 1996 Class A Common Stock Compensation Plan, Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-08567) pertaining to the Farm Bureau 401(k) Savings Plan and
Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-53739) pertaining to the FBL Financial
Group, Inc. Director Compensation Plan of our reports dated February 5, 2001,
with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of FBL
Financial Group, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year
ended December 31, 2000.





Des Moines, Iowa
March 15, 2001