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It can be challenging to stay informed in a constantly changing economic environment.
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Interest rate outlook updates
Get timely, ag-related updates, directly following the release of major economic reports, in our ongoing series with Dr. Ed Seifried, economist, university professor and nationally recognized speaker and author.
Updates from The Fed
Following each Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, Dr. Seifried provides an overview of decisions and an interpretation of the broader economic implications to agricultural producers and the marketplace.
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Economic headlines, data and trends
Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
Agricultural Trends
Check out these videos and articles developed specifically for agricultural producers by Dr. Kohl, who has a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University and decades of experience working with agricultural operations and business owners.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Drought and water update - May 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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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Quarterly Economic Update: April 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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Wednesday, 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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