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The West's leading agricultural lender and crop insurance provider. AgWest Farm Credit is an equal opportunity provider.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, and every day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives to keep America free.

05/22/2026

📢 Last call! AgWest New Producer Grant applications close May 31, 2026.

This is a one-time $15,000 grant designed to support new and beginning agricultural producers as they grow their agricultural operation.

You’re eligible if you’re:
✅ A full- or part-time agricultural producer with two years or less of operational experience, or planning to start within two years
✅ Located within AgWest Farm Credit territory
✅ Not a current AgWest lending customer
✅ 18 or older
✅ A U.S. citizen or eligible foreign national or permanent resident (or certain visas)
✅ An individual producer (nonprofits are not eligible)

Learn more and submit by May 31. Link in the comments.

05/19/2026

There’s a lot to think about when building a rural home — and not all of it is obvious at first.

Join us for a free webinar built around what AgWest customers say they wish they’d known before starting their construction journey.

We’ll cover key considerations like timelines, budgeting and what to expect throughout the process.

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕛 12–1 p.m. PDT

Rural Construction Loans: What to Expect

Register at agwestfc.com/events

05/14/2026

What's happening across ag industries? 👇

👉 Crop inputs - Oil price volatility continues with Iranian conflict. Transportation costs rise on higher energy costs. Fertilizer costs continue to rise.
👉 Almonds and pistachios – Weather impacts both almond and pistachio crops.
👉 Apples – Apple prices strengthen.
👉 Cattle – Tighter supplies, slower slaughter.
👉 Dairy – Dairy herd growth moderates.
👉 Forest products – Lumber prices gain slightly as industry enters peak construction season.
👉 Hay – Western drought deepens, pressures 2026 hay outlook.
👉 Lemons and oranges – Challenging weather conditions impact lemons and oranges.
👉 Potatoes – Acreage pullback, prices under pressure.
👉 Wheat – Low prices drive historic drop in U.S. wheat acres, while Western wheat remains an anchor.
👉 Wine and wine grapes – Wine market pressures persist amid oversupply and soft demand.

Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions weigh on farmer sentiment .⛽🌾

Farmer sentiment declined in April as rising input costs and global instability continue to pressure producers’ outlook. Volatility in energy and fertilizer markets, driven in part by geopolitical tensions, is adding to uncertainty, with many expecting a negative impact on net farm income in the year ahead. 🌍

At the farm level, financial conditions remain strained. Few producers report being better off than a year ago, and many expect performance to worsen over the next 12 months.

As a result, caution is showing up in decision-making, with less willingness to invest in large expenditures and a growing focus on reducing debt and managing tighter margins 💭

🌾 These insights are part of AgWest’s latest Monthly Market Update, informed by market data and boots‑on‑the‑ground perspective from our lending, appraisal and crop insurance teams across the West.

05/11/2026

At AgWest Farm Credit, we recognize that a lack of start-up funds can be challenging for many new producers. This grant opportunity celebrates the ingenuity and passion of new producers and helps them bring dreams to fruition. This program was developed for those who have a vision for their operation but lack the funds to put their plans into action.
Applications due by May 31! Apply today! idfb.info/Agwestgrant

05/07/2026

The future of agriculture starts in classrooms. 🌱

Across Idaho, students got a closer look at agriculture through Idaho Agriculture in the Classroom visits coordinated by AgWest employee Derek Geratt, who serves on the organization’s board. With the help of 25 volunteers, students across 55 classrooms learned more about the people and work behind the industry that helps feed and support our communities.

During each visit, AgWest team members read an agriculture-focused book with students, shared what their work at AgWest looks like and wrapped up with a hands-on activity.

Experiences like these matter because they help students better understand an industry that touches their daily lives, while fostering curiosity, connection and appreciation for the people behind it. 🌾

05/05/2026

There’s a lot that comes with life in agriculture. Long days. Unpredictable weather. Heavy decisions.

Much of it is shouldered quietly and often goes unseen.

If you’re feeling the weight — whether it’s the seasons, finances or everything at once — support is available. You can find mental health resources on the Farm Credit website.

05/01/2026

Building a home is exciting — and it can also come with a lot of unknowns.

That’s why we’re hosting a free educational webinar designed around what our customers tell us they wish they’d known before starting their construction journey: Rural Construction Loans: What to Expect.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕛 12–1 p.m. PDT

You should attend if:
• You’re thinking about building
• You’re early in planning/research
• You want a clearer picture of the construction financing process

Register through the link in the comments.

04/30/2026

We’re proud to be part of a system built to serve agriculture and rural communities for the long term. 🌾

AgWest is part of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of local, borrower‑owned institutions. For more than a century, this system has helped ensure agriculture has access to credit designed with a long‑term perspective.

As a cooperative, the people we serve have a stake in our success, supporting agriculture and rural communities through change, challenges and generations to come. 🤝

That national strength shows up locally at AgWest, reflected in trusted relationships and a continued commitment to the communities we serve.

🌱 Locally focused. Nationally supported.

04/24/2026

What's happening across ag industries in April? 👇

👉 Crop inputs - Energy costs trend higher. Transportation costs remain mixed. Fertilizer costs continue to rise.
👉 Almonds and pistachios – Weather impacts both almond and pistachio crops.
👉 Apples – Apple prices strengthen.
👉 Cattle – Cattle prices are high, but worry grows over pasture conditions.
👉 Dairy – Current trends show more cows, more milk and mixed margins.
👉 Forest products – Lumber prices gain slightly as industry enters peak construction season.
👉 Hay – Hay market rebounds.
👉 Lemons and oranges – Challenging weather conditions impact lemons and oranges.
👉 Potatoes – Open market prices slide as input costs surge.
👉 Wheat – Tight margins shape wheat decisions.
👉 Wine and wine grapes – Oversupply persists as weak demand slows recovery.

📈 Overall, sentiment rises, but stress remains.

Farmer optimism improved in March, even as rising fuel costs and global uncertainty continue to shape the outlook. While confidence is ticking up, it hasn’t yet translated into stronger financial performance for many operations.

There’s also a clear divide across ag sectors. Many Western livestock producers — especially cattle ranchers — are anticipating near‑record returns, while crop producers continue to face weak prices and ongoing profitability challenges.

🌾 These insights are part of AgWest’s latest Monthly Market Update, informed by market data and boots‑on‑the‑ground perspective from our lending, appraisal and crop insurance teams across the West.

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