Farm and Ranch Land Perspectives
June 19, 2023
Farm and Ranch Land Perspectives
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
Over the decades as an academic, educator, speaker and agribusiness owner, farmland has been a major theme of many discussions.
Common and Uncommon Strategies for Business Success
June 16, 2023
Common and Uncommon Strategies for Business Success
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
The days are getting longer as we are quickly approaching the middle of 2023.
AgWest stewardship funds: ‘Backing up’ our local communities
June 02, 2023
AgWest stewardship funds: ‘Backing up’ our local communities
posted 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.
The Five Percent Better Challenge
May 19, 2023
The Five Percent Better Challenge
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
Recently, I had the opportunity to address a landscape business’ quarterly meeting.
Interest Rate Scenarios for Financial Projections
May 05, 2023
Interest Rate Scenarios for Financial Projections
posted 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.
California Citrus Mutual takes leading role in keeping HLB out of state’s groves
May 01, 2023
California Citrus Mutual takes leading role in keeping HLB out of state’s groves
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Farm Credit has supported advocacy group’s efforts on behalf of industry for over 20 years
Spring Radar Screen
April 21, 2023
Spring Radar Screen
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
The days are getting longer, and planting and livestock plans are in high gear.
Common Threads honors 13 women in agriculture for their service
April 19, 2023
Common Threads honors 13 women in agriculture for their service
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Farm Credit again serves as a top-level sponsor of awards to recognize women’s contributions to agriculture and their communities
Getting Started: First Generation
April 07, 2023
Getting Started: First Generation
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
The other day, an agricultural lender asked an interesting question on a webinar, “What is the best way for a first-generation farmer or rancher to get started in this economy, and what is the best commodity to start with?”
Market Trends Shift: Most Industries Remain Profitable; Some See Challenges Ahead
April 05, 2023
Market Trends Shift: Most Industries Remain Profitable; Some See Challenges Ahead
posted by Spokane
AgWest Farm Credit has released its quarterly Market Snapshot reports covering the state of major agricultural commodities in its northern region.
Market Update Q1 2023
April 02, 2023
Market Update Q1 2023
posted 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%.
What Got You Here Will Not Get You There!
March 31, 2023
What Got You Here Will Not Get You There!
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
At a recent creamery board meeting, our entrepreneurial partner, who founded the business, had an interesting quote to kick off our 23rd year of business. “What got you here will not get you there!” This quote prompted us to think of the past and also develop a vision for the future.