Agribusiness & farming

Agriculture can be volatile, but working with us can help you minimize surprises. We use our in-depth experience to give you seasoned perspectives on the trends and shocks that impact your business.

As a full service team, we work seamlessly with product partners across Bank of the West and our parent company, BNP Paribas.¹ Our cash management consultants and other specialists are well-versed in tailoring financial solutions for Ag clients in every sector.

Specialized agribusiness & farming sector expertise

Dairy

We're proud of our expertise in the dairy industry. We understand the dynamic nature of the market and are dedicated to providing the best banking services for your needs from herd and feed lines of credit to equipment financing options.

Food processing

Wherever you are on the food chain, we've got you covered. We understand the economic cycles of commodities and can help you with operating lines, equipment financing and cash management.

Permanent crops

As one of the leading Ag lenders² in the U.S., we believe your finances deserve as much attention as your crops. We’re here to help every step of the way—from farm to table.

Protein

We understand the economic cycles of the protein industry and are here to help provide you with the financial solutions and banking products to help you manage your business through every cycle.

Beverage industry

We also provide a unique ability to serve beverage clients from growing to distribution, locally and globally. Learn more about our Beverage team's capabilities.

Our agribusiness office locations

With strategic agribusiness offices in the regions that drive U.S. agriculture—from our Premium Wine Group in Napa, California, to our grain and protein specialists across the Great Plains—we have experienced Ag bankers in place to respond to your needs.