AgWest Farm Credit awards $3 million to 52 organizations
June 25, 2024
AgWest Farm Credit awards $3 million to 52 organizations
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Guided by their Local Advisory Committee (LAC), AgWest Farm Credit is proud to award $3,065,050 to 52 organizations in communities throughout the West.
Turnout for FFA Leadership Conference indicates bright future for California agriculture
June 17, 2024
Turnout for FFA Leadership Conference indicates bright future for California agriculture
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Nearly 7,500 students attended the event, while FFA membership is over 103,000.
Small Farm Conference continues to provide needed education
May 13, 2024
Small Farm Conference continues to provide needed education
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
The Small Farm Conference is an annual event, sponsored in part by Farm Credit, helps California’s small farms thrive.
A complex landscape for Northwest agriculture
April 04, 2024
A complex landscape for Northwest agriculture
posted 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.
Market Update Q1 2024
March 31, 2024
Market Update Q1 2024
posted 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.
Global Economic Watchlist
March 29, 2024
Global Economic Watchlist
posted 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.
Farm Credit continued strong support of ag-related organizations in 2023
March 25, 2024
Farm Credit continued strong support of ag-related organizations in 2023
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Seven associations contributed more than $900,000 to over 130 California nonprofits and other entities.
AgWest Farm Credit announces strong financial results for 2023
March 11, 2024
AgWest Farm Credit announces strong financial results for 2023
posted 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.
AgWest Farm Credit supports new producers with $15,000 grants
March 08, 2024
AgWest Farm Credit supports new producers with $15,000 grants
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
AgWest Farm Credit is accepting applications for the New Producer Grant program. The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds to successful applicants and the deadline to apply is May 31, 2024.
AgWest returns $387 million in cash patronage dividends
February 21, 2024
AgWest returns $387 million in cash patronage dividends
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
AgWest returns $387 million in profits to eligible customer-owners—farmers, ranchers, timber producers and commercial fishermen—as patronage dividends, significantly reducing total borrowing costs.
Banishing spam: A guide to removing yourself from unwanted lists
January 25, 2024
Banishing spam: A guide to removing yourself from unwanted lists
posted by Sonja Jensen, Head of Lending Programs
Discover resources on how to reduce unwanted inquiries from your inbox.
Agricultural Economics and Finance: Views from the Rearview Mirror and Windshield
January 24, 2024
Agricultural Economics and Finance: Views from the Rearview Mirror and Windshield
posted 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.