Market update report

AgWest Farm Credit announces strong financial results for 2023

March 11, 2024 by AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest Farm Credit released its 2023 financial results, marking a significant milestone following the merger of legacy associations Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services.
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A complex landscape for Northwest agriculture

April 4, 2024 by AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
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Farm Credit continued strong support of ag-related organizations in 2023

March 25, 2024 by AgWest Farm Credit

Seven associations contributed more than $900,000 to over 130 California nonprofits and other entities.
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AgWest stewardship funds: ‘Backing up’ our local communities

June 22, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

Necessity is the mother of invention. Nowhere is that statement truer than in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class at Connell High School.
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Helping the community bloom

June 30, 2023 by Jennifer Hammarin, Marketing Specialist

On a crisp, fall morning in Winthrop, Washington, young students hustle to prepare for the seasonal farmer's market. Each of the booths at the market is decorated with children’s art, handwritten recipes and fresh vegetables of every color.
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Igniting opportunities for student welders

June 1, 2023 by Jennifer Hammarin, Marketing Specialist

Located in the heart of California’s Central Coast, San Luis Obispo (SLO) High School educates 1,600 students each year.
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AgWest stewardship funds: ‘Backing up’ our local communities

June 2, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

Necessity is the mother of invention. Nowhere is that statement truer than in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class at Connell High School.
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Personal relationships and hands-on learning are important parts of Walla Walla Community College’s success

August 23, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest Farm Credit is proud to partner with educational institutions like Walla Walla Community College to help support and develop the next generation of agriculture professionals.
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Latah County Fairgrounds and Events Center: Big on agriculture, big on community

November 3, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

See how the Latah County Fair in Moscow, Idaho, is promoting agricultural learning, youth livestock projects and a whole lot of fun for fairgoers.
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Protect yourself and your business against check fraud

April 30, 2024 by Stephanie Bernard, VP Enterprise Risk Management

Check fraud has risen significantly in the West and across the entire United States since the pandemic. Learn how to protect yourself and your business.
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Market Update Q1 2024

March 31, 2024 by AgWest Farm Credit

The resiliency of the U.S. economy in 2023 has carried over into 2024, albeit at a more moderate pace. Overall, the economy is expected to continue growing at a modest pace, with inflation gradually trending lower and unemployment inching higher.
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Global Economic Watchlist

March 29, 2024 by Dr. Dave Kohl

In 2024 and beyond the quarter-century mark, managing trends and disruptions will be a high priority when conducting strategic planning for ag operations.
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Agricultural Economics and Finance: Views from the Rearview Mirror and Windshield

January 24, 2024 by Dr. David M. Kohl

People often say that time seems to accelerate as one ages. Of course, I can defend that comment because I am that age and demographic. The year 2023 has quickly gone by and movement towards the quarter-century mark is upon us.
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Market Update Q4 2023

January 24, 2024 by AgWest Farm Credit

In 2023, the U.S. economy proved to be much more resilient than forecasters expected. While some economists predicted a recession during the second half of the year, the economy grew by 4.9% during Q3 2023, which was the strongest quarter since Q4 2021.
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Market Update Q3 2023

September 30, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

The Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds target rate unchanged in September but signaled additional tightening may be appropriate later in the year.
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Market Update Q1 2023

April 2, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

On March 22, the Federal Open Market Committee increased the funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.75%-5.00%.
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Market Update Q2 2023

June 27, 2023 by AgWest Farm Credit

Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to continue tightening monetary policy over the next few months. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to slow the pace of rate hikes when it next meets Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
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Interest Rate Scenarios for Financial Projections

May 5, 2023 by Dr. David M. Kohl

Interest rates have nearly doubled in the past year. The Federal Reserve desires a federal funds rate between 2% and 3%. This equates to a prime interest rate between 5% and 6%. There is a low probability of interest rates going back to zero, which was the case during the 2008 to 2022 era.
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Economic and Social Disruptors: Mega Trends

January 11, 2023 by Dr. David M. Kohl

The window is closed on 2022, and strategic planners are envisioning the game plans for the quarter century and beyond. There appears to be a global economic slowdown with recessional times in Europe and emerging nations. China, the second largest economy in the world, is in a growth recession with current gross domestic product (GDP) growth numbers between 1% and 3%, down from double digits a decade earlier.
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Spring Radar Screen

April 21, 2023 by Dr. David M. Kohl

The days are getting longer, and planting and livestock plans are in high gear.
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