Farm Credit East Industry Insights

Farm Credit East 2024 Director Candidate Forum

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:40:01 +0000

At Farm Credit East's annual meeting held on March 25 in Albany, N.Y., the five director candidates seeking three seats on the Farm Credit East board in 2024 participated in a live forum to learn more about why members should vote for them to serve t heir cooperative.

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Underway: A Summary of the Major Issues

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:13:26 +0000

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Industry Snapshots

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:05:13 +0000

The Dairy Industry: Review of 2022 and a Look Ahead

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:47:43 +0000

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Industry Snapshots

Wed, 03 May 2023 20:02:43 +0000

Rising Input Costs, Falling Commodity Prices to Squeeze Producer Margins in 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:25:39 +0000

2023 Director Candidate Forum

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:34:01 +0000

Listen to the Director Candidate Forum held at Farm Credit East's 2023 Annual Meeting which asked questions of the four candidates running for two Board of Directors seats in 2023.

2023 Maple Syrup Outlook

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:09:00 +0000

2023 Outlook for the Green Industry

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:32:35 +0000

Interest Rates: Short-Term vs. Long-Term

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:52:43 +0000

Overview of the H-2A Visa Program

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:48:51 +0000

USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Program

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:01:56 +0000

Don’t be caught off guard!: Tips to protect yourself from social engineering scams

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:52:17 +0000

Tax Strategies for 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:48:54 +0000

The Federal Reserve’s Actions on Interest Rates and What it Means for Farm Credit East Borrowers

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 19:07:49 +0000

Managing Your Business in an Inflationary Environment

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:21:09 +0000

Takeaways from the 2021 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:27:10 +0000

U.S. Economic Forecast | U.S. Maple Syrup Outlook

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:30:56 +0000

The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the U.S. Agricultural Economy

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:58:33 +0000

2022 Outlook for the Green Industry

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:52:42 +0000

Dairy Margin Coverage Might Not Pay Out This Year: Why it’s More Important than Ever to Consider It

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:18:17 +0000

State Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:15:28 +0000

Inflation and Snarled Supply Chains: Is There Relief in Sight?

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:54:04 +0000

Overtime for Agricultural Workers

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:51:32 +0000

Update on Government Relief Programs

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:30:39 +0000

Workforce Development for Agriculture

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:54:09 +0000

Northeast Farmers' Markets Provide Access to Fresh Food

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:44:00 +0000

The Northeast Dairy Farm Summary

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 17:34:16 +0000

Inflation: Temporary 'Growing Pains' or a Worrisome Sign of a New Trend? | Dairy Risk Management: Many Options for Northeast Producers

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:10:43 +0000

Global Agricultural Trade Update | Adverse Effect Wage Rates Updated for H-2A Program

Tue, 04 May 2021 19:09:05 +0000

Farm Credit East Production Cost Index Reaches New High | Federal Crop Insurance Programs: A Good Deal for Northeast Producers

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:26:37 +0000

2021 U.S. Dairy Situation and Outlook | 2021 Northeast Fisheries Outlook

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:34:24 +0000

Northeast Forest Products Industry Review & Outlook | 2021 Green Industry Outlook

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:23:50 +0000

COVID-19 and the Workplace | Foreign Labor Options for Northeast Ag

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:14:06 +0000

The Northeast Economic Engine | 2020 Brought Opportunities and Challenges to Agricultural Retail Operations

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:22:39 +0000

The Importance of Software Updates | Building Financial Security for your Dairy Farm in a Time of Uncertainty

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 11:30:45 +0000

Smaller Apples and Shifting Markets for 2020 | FFCRA Paid Leave Requirements

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:30:42 +0000

Steering Clear of Scams | International Trade Relations and what it means for the U.S.

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:45:05 +0000

Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture | Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots – July 2020

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:42:34 +0000

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Information | President Trump Issues Executive Order Affecting Temporary Work Permits

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:23:49 +0000

Milk Market Situation and Outlook | US Department of Transportation Adjusts 'Hours of Service Rule' for Truckers

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:39:20 +0000

The U.S. SBA Opens Up Economic Injury Disaster Loans to Ag Businesses | The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:06:25 +0000

In May’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, we take a look at the newly announced Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan program that’s open to ag businesses and compare this program to the Paycheck Protection Program. This article gives an overview of the difference in benefits of these two programs. The second article outlines the $19 billion dollars in COVID-19 relief from the USDA, as part of the new USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In this program, the Agricultural Marketing Service will partner with regional and local distributors to purchase and distribute fresh produce, dairy products and meats to food banks, community organizations and other non-profits serving Americans in need. For more information, visit FarmCreditEast.com. I’m Heather Hunt and this is Farm Credit East’s Knowledge Exchange Partner.

The COVID-19 Relief Package: Implications for Northeast Farming, Fishing, and Forest Products

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:42:11 +0000

The Impact of the Wuhan Coronavirus on US Agriculture | Steer Clear of Scams This Tax Season

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:15:37 +0000

Value-Added Producer Grants | The Forest Products Industry

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:54:22 +0000

The Value-Added Producer Grant program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. Nathan Rudgers, Director of Business Development, gives an overview of the grant funding process and details prospective applicants should have in mind. Our second article shares a 2020 Northeast forest products industry outlook. Eric Kingsley, Vice President of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, discusses how the way we utilize the forest is ever changing, and the opportunities and challenges this shifting landscape presents.

Northeast H-2A Participation and Wages Increase | US-China “Phase One” Trade Update

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:42:41 +0000

In response to the tightening labor market, producers both nationally and in the Northeast have increased their participation in the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. The number of workers brought in seasonally under the H-2A program nationwide has roughly doubled over the last six years. While the increase in the Northeast has been smaller, it is still significant.

Cash Field Crop and Feed Market Outlook | The Importance of Liquidity

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 19:49:22 +0000

Global Ag Trade Update | Crop Insurance for Organic Farms: Time for Another Look?

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:09:40 +0000

Labor Unions & Collective Bargaining | Building a Strong Risk Management Plan

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:57:12 +0000

Northeast Labor Regulation Update | Tomato Exports to the US

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 15:54:48 +0000

A Relief Package for US Farmers | Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots – July 2019

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:04:30 +0000

New Dairy Margin Coverage Program adds to Producers’ Risk Management Options | Valuable Tax Insights in Today’s Harvest Blog

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:06:40 +0000

2019 Milk Marketing Update | Northeast Production Cost Index Reaches New High

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:40:51 +0000

They’re Back: The Dreaded SSA No-Match Letters | 2017 Census of Agriculture

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:52:02 +0000

U.S. Trade Situation | Ag Business Succession Planning

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:55:18 +0000

The 2018 Farm Bill, What’s Inside? | Green Industry Economic Outlook for 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:01:37 +0000

Grain and Oilseed Outlook | Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots – February 2019

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:52:46 +0000

Changes to Dairy Provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill | Becoming an “Employer of Choice” in Today’s Job Market

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:13:14 +0000

Tax Planning Opportunities under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act | A Glimpse into the State of Northeast Agriculture, Commercial Fishing and Forest Products Industries

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:46:29 +0000

The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement and its Effects on US Agriculture | A Legal Look at Sexual Harassment and Sick Leave Requirements in Northeast states

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:59:01 +0000

How Dairy Revenue Protection Works | AgTech: An Analysis of a Rapidly Growing Field

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:58:30 +0000

Trucking Compliance: Electronic Logging Devices Mandate and Agricultural Exceptions | USDA Releases First Details of Trade Aid Package

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:06:20 +0000

Direct to Consumers: A look at Farmers’ Markets in the Northeast | Northeast Farm Economy – Mid-year Update

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:53:09 +0000

This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner provides an overview of Northeast farmers’ markets and their importance as a marketing channel for many Farm Credit East customers. We also give a summary of our annual mid-year agricultural conditions report.

Amid Escalating Trade Tensions, a look at US agricultural exports | Today's Harvest

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 14:27:30 +0000

With President Trump imposing tariffs to Chinese imports, as well as import tariffs on aluminum and steel, trading partners have retaliated with tariffs on U.S. exports. Given these escalating trade tensions, Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange takes a look at U.S. agricultural exports and their significance to U.S. farm income. Also in this month’s issue, we highlight FarmCreditEast.com’s Today’s Harvest blog for timely topics relevant to Northeast farming, commercial fishing and forestry.

Benchmark Solutions: How Does Your Business Measure Up?

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:29:59 +0000

Why Are Variable Interest Rates Increasing | Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots Released

Thu, 03 May 2018 20:05:53 +0000

If you have a loan priced with a variable interest rate, you have seen increases in your interest rate recently. Approximately two-thirds of Farm Credit East loans are variable-rate loans. In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, we look at how interest rates are set and answer some borrower questions. We’ve also released our Industry Snapshots, which provide you with the latest business and market intelligence from our industry experts.

Sneak Peak: 2017 Dairy Farm Summary | Strong Outlook for the Green Industry

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:49:41 +0000

The Northeast Dairy Farm Summary (DFS) is scheduled for release on April 30. The first article in April’s Knowledge Exchange Partner gives a snapshot of the DFS’s findings and provides a few resources to help your farm leverage these results. Our second article looks at the green industry, summarizing the key demographic and economic take-aways from a webinar Farm Credit East hosted with Dr. Charles Hall last month.

Congress Makes Significant Changes to the Dairy Margin Protection Program | Northeast Commercial Fisheries Outlook

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:20:25 +0000

The first article in this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner summarizes information from the February 2018 release of the Dairy Markets and Policy report on Changes to the Margin Protection Program for Dairy Producers. Our second article was written by Hank Soule who has 30 years of experience in New England seafood harvesting, production and fishery management. He reports on the health of the Northeast commercial fishing industry and some innovative ideas that have inspired high-value products from what was once viewed as waste.

Does the Farm Economy Move in Sync with the General Economy? | Farm Credit East Industry Snapshots Updated

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:36:44 +0000

Does a good overall economy help or hurt the ag economy? Farm Credit’s Knowledge Exchange team looks at the data behind this question in February’s Knowledge Exchange Partner. We also highlights Farm Credit East’s Industry Snapshots, updated quarterly to give you a glimpse into the latest business and market intelligence from our industry experts.

What the New Tax Law Means for Northeast Agriculture | Northeast Dairy Market Report

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:27:28 +0000

The largest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 30 years provides overall positive benefits to many Northeast farmers. This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner reviews some of the provisions of the tax law that will affect producers in 2018. The second article takes a look at the U.S. dairy market and recaps year-over-year comparisons. It also touches on international competition and provides an industry outlook for the coming year.

Why They Buy: Understanding Customer Behavior at Farmers’ Markets| Geography of the Congressional Agriculture Committees

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:45:44 +0000

Farmers are feeling pressure to take more strategic approaches to their marketing. If not, they risk plateauing or, in some cases, declining sales. In this month’s KEP, Christopher Wayne from GrowNYC, shares a few of FARMroots high-impact strategies to help farmers get the most value from farmers’ markets. The second article in this month’s issue looks at the geographical make-up of the Senate and House ag committees that will take the lead in writing the 2018 Farm Bill.

Controlled Environment Agriculture | Industry Snapshots of Major Loan Sectors: Fall 2017

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:39:50 +0000

In November’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, we explore Controlled Environmental Agriculture, what’s driving its growth, current barriers and what’s in store for this method of farming in the future. The second article gives industry updates and a few predictions for 2018 in the dairy, timber, cash field, livestock, fruit, greenhouse and nursery, aquatic, and vegetable sectors.

Data Shows Rural Northeast Population Shrinking | Eye on Congress: Three Legislative Initiatives to Watch

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 13:12:42 +0000

Across the United States a trend has been emerging: For the first time, the overall rural population has been declining as birthrates have fallen and more people move to metro areas. This population shift has numerous implications for Northeast Agriculture and we discuss some of these in this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner. We’ve also got an eye on Congress this month. Read this issue for a look at three legislative initiatives that are worth tracking. For more information, visit FarmCreditEast.com.

H-2A Usage Approaches 200,000 Workers | Preparing the Next Generation for Farm Management

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 17:21:40 +0000

In September’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, we review H-2A usage across the Northeast, and some of the program’s regulatory challenges that have been an issue for producers. Our second article addresses the considerations that come with preparing the next generation for farm management. We provide some key insights on how to understand multi-generational dynamics and plan for a generational transfer.

Industry Snapshots | Key Economic Indicators

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:57:05 +0000

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner shares a new section of our website containing snapshots for nine Northeast agriculture, forest products and commercial fishing industries, and provides a look into Knowledge Exchange's Key Economic Indicator chart series.

Turbulence in the Grocery Aisles | Late Start to Northeast Agriculture

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:13:24 +0000

In this month's issue we explore Amazon's intent to acquire Whole Foods Market and the strategic possibilities behind it. This issue also takes a look at how the wet spring is impacting Northeast growers in the field crop and fruit industries.

The Canadian Dairy & Lumber Disputes

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:10:55 +0000

Trade disputes with Canada in the dairy and forest products industries have been at the forefront of the news lately. Each disputes are quite different, and rather complex. This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner offers succinct explanations behind each of the trade controversies.

The Northeast Dairy Farm Summary | Benchmarking Can Show the Way to Higher Profits

Fri, 05 May 2017 18:12:01 +0000

In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, we look at the importance of benchmarking and tracking financial performance. First with a snapshot of the results of the Dairy Farm Summary, Farm Credit’s comprehensive financial analysis of the Northeast dairy industry, and then with an article about Farm Credit East’s Benchmark Solutions program, which customers can use to compare their financial results to industry peers.

Buying Equipment from a Private Seller? Be Careful! | The Northeast Dairy Farm - A Sneak Peek

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:44:27 +0000

Buying equipment from a private seller can yield some bargains. But it can also bring headaches if you’re not careful! This month's issue reviews some pitfalls associated with sales "by owner," and outlines a few best practices that could help to mitigate risks. This issue also includes a sneak peek at a few financial highlights in this year's Northeast Dairy Farm Summary.

Vegetable Crops Outlook & Wood Market Update

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:07:11 +0000

In this month’s issue, Dr. Steve Reiners looks at vegetable growers’ concerns going into the 2017 growing season: Labor, expenses, FSMA and weather, are but a few. Additionally, Eric Kingsley discusses the challenges for Northeast low-grade wood markets – a critical part of the overall market for timber products.

Greenhouse and Nursery Outlook | Grain and Oilseed Outlook

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:38:28 +0000

The month's issue discusses current economic indicators and their effects on the green and grain and oilseed industries into 2017. The housing market is a continuing bright spot for the green industry - a prime influencer of derived demand for products and services. This KEP also reveals the single indicator grain and oilseed producers need to know to predict what prices will do.

US Central Bank Raises Interest Rates | Revised Worker Protection Standard for Farm Pesticide Use

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 19:24:51 +0000

Implications of FSMA for Northeast Growers | Overtime Rule Blocked

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 19:43:33 +0000

The Paradox of Weak Pricing Yet Increased Milk Production | U.S. Crop Harvest

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:26:39 +0000

Northeast Ag Producer Grants | Drought Conditions | U.S. Dollar Value and Farm Income

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:49:35 +0000