Bill Perry

Between low commodity prices, high input costs and trade uncertainty, 2025 was a challenging year for a host of producers across the Northwest and the nation.

AgWest Farm Credit is accepting applications for the New Producer Grant program.  AgWest said the grant is designed to help motivated producers get started in agriculture.  The grant provides $15,000 in start-up funds.   “We’re committed to championing agriculture by empowering the next generation of producers," noted Bill Perry, President and CEO of AgWest.  "Through programs like the N

Bill Perry, the new President and CEO of AgWest Farm Credit, is a familiar name to the Northwest farming community.  Perry has been with AgWest for over 20 years, starting in rural Montana, and now working in Spokane, WA.  Looking at the Northwest farm economy, he noted that while several commodities are struggling, there are a few bright spots, such as cattle and dairy.  Despite the host ... Read

The AgWest Farm Credit Board of Directors announced Tuesday August 7th, the selection of Bill Perry as the next President and CEO.  Perry, now serving as AgWest’s Chief Lending Officer, will follow current President and CEO Mark Littlefield and will assume CEO responsibilities on January 1st.  According to ...

As we conclude our six-part Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, we look at area wine and cherry industries.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS said their 12-month outlook suggests profits for both vineyards and wineries.   “Wine ...

As our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot continues, we turn our attention today to hay and wheat.  Bill Perry, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services said their hay industry outlook suggests profitable returns.   “Stron...

Now that we’ve cleared the halfway point of our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, we look at the local fishery, nursery and forestry industries.  Bill Perry, vice president at NWFCS, said they see fisheries being profitable over the next 12 months.   “Solid ...

Day two of our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, and today we focus on the tree fruit industry.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS said their 12-month profitability outlook anticipates slight profits for pear growers.   “The 2022-2...

As we start our Northwest Farm Credit Services’ quarterly commodity snapshot series, we focus on area row crops.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said when it comes to potatoes, their outlook suggests slightly profitable returns for contracted potatoes and profitable returns for uncontracted spuds.   “For c...

As we start to reach the final stages of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we look at fisheries, forest products and the greenhouse and nursery industry.  Bill Perry, Vice President with NWFCS said their 12-month outlook foresees fisheries being profitable. “Dema...