Market update report

Profitability report - June 2026

June 10, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest conducts a profitability analysis of its core industries every quarter by surveying its lending staff and having discussions with industry experts.
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Oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz

June 10, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

This month's spotlight focuses on the impact of oil prices due to continuing conflicts between the U.S. and Iran.
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June economic headlines

June 10, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
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May economic headlines

May 13, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
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Spotlight: U.S.–Mexico–Canada agricultural trade

May 13, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

This month's spotlight focuses on the upcoming United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) review and its impact on North American trade stability.
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Drought and water update - May 2026

May 13, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Drought conditions worsened across the West, largely due to warmer-than-normal temperatures dominating March and April.
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FOMC Results April 2026

April 30, 2026 by Dr. Ed Seifried

Highlights from the FOMC meeting held on April 28-29, 2026.
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Spotlight: Background on the conflict in Iran

April 15, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

This month's spotlight focuses on the developing conflict in Iran and broad implications for agriculture.
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Quarterly Economic Update: April 2026

April 15, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Geopolitical turmoil and higher energy prices are keeping inflation sticky and interest rates higher for longer, raising risks to growth.
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Built for the future: legacy, innovation and vision

April 3, 2026 by Stacy Baker, Senior Marketing Advisor

At AgWest, we recognize the producers whose hard work inspires every action we take. Learn how one integrated family citrus operation leveraged strategic succession planning, advanced technology and AgWest support to expand their operation for future generations.
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FOMC Results March 2026

March 18, 2026 by Dr. Ed Seifried

Highlights from the FOMC meeting held on March 17-18, 2026.
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It starts with a seed

March 17, 2026 by Carras Callihan | Farm Credit Council

Raised on a 500-acre family farm in Botswana, Dorcas Young spent her youth tending livestock and growing staple crops. Many years later, Dorcas brought her diverse knowledge and passion for agriculture to Whidbey Island in Washington.
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Spotlight: Crop acreage outlook

March 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

This month's spotlight focuses on the shifting crop acreage mix in the U.S. and forecasts for corn, soybeans, and cotton.
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March economic headlines

March 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
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Profitability report - March 2026

March 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

AgWest conducts a profitability analysis of its core industries every quarter by surveying its lending staff and having discussions with industry experts.
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Supporting a childhood dream: New Producer Grant Recipient Raymond Baldez III

February 25, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

The New Producer Grant program through AgWest Farm Credit is designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture.
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February economic headlines

February 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
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Spotlight: Labor costs

February 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

This month's spotlight focuses on labor costs in the West and the recent changes to Adverse Effective Wage Rate (AEWR).
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Land values - February 2026

February 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Land values across the West show mixed trends. Some regions report stable or slightly increasing values due to a limited supply of quality properties offered for sale, while certain portions of AgWest’s territory show land value declines.
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Drought and water update - February 2026

February 11, 2026 by AgWest Farm Credit

Drought conditions improved significantly across the West, largely due to heavy precipitation in December.
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