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Industry Insights
Industry insights
AgWest Farm Credit’s industry research team covers the state of major agricultural commodities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The market updates are based on various sources, and include boots-on-the-ground insights from AgWest’s own lending, appraisal and crop insurance teams across the West. For industry specific information, news and upcoming events, check out our industry pages below.
September update
Producers navigate short-term challenges with a long-term focus.
Monthly Spotlight
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Treasury financing and agricultural implications
by AgWest Farm Credit
As long-term interest rates climb, agricultural producers face changing credit conditions that could impact land values, financing costs, and future investments.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
by AgWest Farm Credit
Monthly economic trends and major industry headlines.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Profitability report - September 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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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Drought and water update - August 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, August 12, 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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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Quarterly Economic Update: July 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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