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.
Market Update Q4 2023
January 24, 2024
Market Update Q4 2023
posted 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.
Challenging conditions for many ag industries in the Northwest
January 24, 2024
Challenging conditions for many ag industries in the Northwest
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.
AgWest Farm Credit announces results of Board of Director elections
January 08, 2024
AgWest Farm Credit announces results of Board of Director elections
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
AgWest re-elected Nels DeBruycker and Joseph (Joey) Airoso for five-year terms. Doug Filipponi will serve as Board Chair and Mark Cook as Board Vice Chair for 2024.
Latah County Fairgrounds and Events Center: Big on agriculture, big on community
November 03, 2023
Latah County Fairgrounds and Events Center: Big on agriculture, big on community
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
See how the Latah County Fair in Moscow, Idaho, is promoting agriculture learning, youth livestock projects and a whole lot of fun for fairgoers.