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AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
AgWest Accepting New Producer Grant Applications
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
Perry: Despite Challenges, I’m Bullish On NW Ag
Perry: Despite Challenges, I’m Bullish On NW Ag
Perry: Despite Challenges, I’m Bullish On NW Ag
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
Perry Selected AgWest President, CEO
Perry Selected AgWest President, CEO
Perry Selected AgWest President, CEO
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 ...
Perry: Wine Grapes Look Solid, Cherries Had A Rougher Year
Perry: Wine Grapes Look Solid, Cherries Had A Rougher Year
Perry: Wine Grapes Look Solid, Cherries Had A Rougher Year
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 ...
Profitable Returns Expected For Wheat & Hay Growers
Profitable Returns Expected For Wheat & Hay Growers
Profitable Returns Expected For Wheat & Hay Growers
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...
Perry Anticipates Strong Year Ahead for Fisheries, Nurseries
Perry Anticipates Strong Year Ahead for Fisheries, Nurseries
Perry Anticipates Strong Year Ahead for Fisheries, Nurseries
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 ...
Perry Expects Mixed Bag For Area Tree Fruit Growers
Perry Expects Mixed Bag For Area Tree Fruit Growers
Perry Expects Mixed Bag For Area Tree Fruit Growers
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...
NWFCS Anticipates A Good Year For Local Row Crops
NWFCS Anticipates A Good Year For Local Row Crops
NWFCS Anticipates A Good Year For Local Row Crops
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...
NWFCS Expects Good Year For Fisheries, Forest Products, Nurseries
NWFCS Expects Good Year For Fisheries, Forest Products, Nurseries
NWFCS Expects Good Year For Fisheries, Forest Products, Nurseries
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...
Next Year Looks Good For Cherry, Wine Sectors
Next Year Looks Good For Cherry, Wine Sectors
Next Year Looks Good For Cherry, Wine Sectors
As we start the second half of our Northwest Farm Credit Services quarterly commodity snapshot series, today we focus on the wine and cherry industries.  Bill Perry, Vice President at NWFCS, said their 12-month outlooks calls for breakeven conditions for Northwest cherry growers. “...

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