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06.24.11
Director Election Results
On June 22, 2011, the results of the Director Election were tabulated, and a new Director, Scott Wayment, was named for Region 2. Scott is a dairyman from Ogden. The previous director for Region 2 was Alarik Myrin. He did not seek re-election in 2011 in order to run for the U.S. AgBank Board of Dir More >

06.03.11
Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
Sand County Foundation, in partnership with the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, Utah Cattlemen’s Association and Western Ag Credit, seeks nominations for the 2011 Leopold Conservation Award in Utah. The Award, which is comprised of $10,000 and an Aldo Leopold crystal, recognizes Utah farmers and r More >

03.18.11
Director Andrew Joins the Western AgCredit Board of Directors
Western AgCredit is excited to announce the appointment of Ted Andrew as the new Director representing Region 1. Director Andrew will serve as an interim director to fill the seat vacated by Director Capener after his retirement in February 2010. Director Andrew is a dairy farmer from Trenton, UT. More >

03.08.11
Western AgCredit Dairy Summit Analysis
Given the ongoing stress being experienced by much of the dairy industry, the credit staff of Western AgCredit met on January 20, 2011 to review the condition of the industry, to discuss financing options, and to receive guidance relative to lending to this important segment of the agricultural indus More >

02.20.11
Director Capener Retires
On February 2, 2011, Director Neil Capener retired from the Western AgCredit Board of Directors. At the time of his retirement, Neil was the longest continuous serving Director on the Board, having served the Association for 19 years. Director Capener’s insights, leadership and willingness to serve More >

02.18.11
Western AgCredit Comments on Proposed Changes that Would Limit the Spread of Manure
The USDA is currently taking comments on proposed changes to the Nutrient Management Policy. Western AgCredit believes that if these changes were to be implemented, they would have a far-reaching negative impact on agriculture operations throughout the state of Utah, as it limits the time when manur More >

01.20.11
Customer Scholarship Application is Now Available
Western AgCredit believes providing scholarships for young people with agricultural backgrounds to further their education is one of the best investments we can make to ensure a bright future for agriculture. Therefore, Western AgCredit offers three $1,500 scholarships annually to borrowers and ch More >

11.24.10
USDA Announces Latest Actions in the Eastern Livestock Company Failure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2010 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) on Friday November 19, 2010, filed an administrative complaint charging Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, and Tommy P. Gibson of New Albany, Indiana, with: •failure to More >

11.10.10
Bond Info for Producers Who Sold to Eastern Livestock
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2010–The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Grain, Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is informing cattle producers who have done business with Eastern Livestock Company, LLC, (Eastern) of their rights under the bond provisions of the Packers and Stockyards More >

10.12.10
2010 Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
Sand County Foundation, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation, the Utah Cattlemen’s Association, and Western AgCredit are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2010 Leopold Conservation Award. “The health of Utah’s landscape is dependent on hard-working farmers and ranchers who are dedicated t More >