Karen Witt

As we wrap up our five part series on Northwest Farm Credit Services’ 4th quarter outlook, we take a look at wheat and hay.  Karen Witt, Vice President of NWFCS said wheat prices remain around break even on large global stocks.   "India, a large buyer of pulse crops instituted import tariffs on peas, lentils and garbanzo beans, all grown in rotation with wheat reduced exports to India will le

As we continue to look at Northwest Farm Credit Services’ 4th quarter outlook, today, the cattle and milk sectors move into focus.  NWFCS’s Karen Witt said the cattle industry, as a whole, is optimistic going in to the New Year.  She said that’...

As we continue to look at the latest outlook numbers from Northwest Farm Credit Services, we turn our attention to the row crops.  NWFCS Vice President Karen Witt said onion prices remain well above prices one year agao, as fewer acres and a shorter growing season limited 2017 production.  ...

As we continue our look at Northwest Farm Credit Service’s 4th quarter outlook report, we turn our attention to cherries and wine grapes.  Karen Witt, NWFCS Vice Presidents says 2017 was a an exceptional year for cherry growers, at least on the production end.  She says...

As we continue to look at Northwest Farm Credit Services snapshot on the 2017 season, we turn to livestock.  Karen Witt, Vice President at Northwest Farm Credit Services says cattle producers are expected to be slightly profitable this year.  ...

In our third installment of Northwest Farm Credit Services snapshot on 2017, we look at area row crops. Karen Witt, NWFCS Vice President said onion grower returns are projected to be profitable this year.   “Early fall onion sales met strong demand, creating favorable early season prices. Questions...

As we continue to look at Northwest Farm Credit Service's 2017 Outlook we turn our attending to area field.  Karen Witt, Vice President with NWFCS, said hay inventories have decreased since 2016, but remain above the 10-year average.   Export markets rose in the first four months of 2017, increasing 21 percent. Drought ...

Northwest Farm Credit Service is predicting a positive year for many cattle and dairy producers.  NWFCS Vice President Karen Witt said they expect cattle producers to be slightly profitable in 2017.   “A short-term supply shortage drove prices for all classes of cattle higher during the first half of the year. An influx of s...