Steps for Managing Risk and Opportunities
July 07, 2023
Steps for Managing Risk and Opportunities
posted by Dr. David M. Kohl
Wow! The calendar year is quickly moving forward and we have reached the “halftime” point in 2023.
California Fresh Fruit Association continues to support fresh fruit growers after more than 100 years
July 05, 2023
California Fresh Fruit Association continues to support fresh fruit growers after more than 100 years
posted by AgWest Farm Credit
Farm Credit proud to support growers of 13 luscious permanent fruit commodities.
Most ag industries in the Northwest will see a slightly profitable year
June 28, 2023
Most ag industries in the Northwest will see a slightly profitable year
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 Q2 2023
June 27, 2023
Market Update Q2 2023
posted 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.
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