Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

Discover insights, trends, ag market outlooks and other topical information as it relates to the Northeast's diverse agricultural industries. Brought to you by Knowledge Exchange from Farm Credit East.
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Grain and Biofuels Outlook: Record Fall Harvest Arrives Amidst Trade Uncertainty, Strong Biofuel Demand

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article highlights how record harvests, shifting trade relations, and evolving biofuel policies are shaping U.S. agriculture. Despite low prices, strong exports and renewable fuel demand offer hope for market stability in 2026. Contributed by Tanner Ehmke, CoBank lead economist grain & oilseeds, and Jacqui Fatka, CoBank lead economist farm supply & biofuels.

November 6, 2025

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Veterans in Agriculture: Service, Strength and Community

Each November, as our nation pauses to honor the brave individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Farm Credit East proudly joins in expressing deep gratitude to our veterans. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve recognition not just on Veterans Day, but every day.

November 10, 2025

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Connecticut Investment Tax Credit Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Connecticut Farm Bureau for an informative webinar to learn how Connecticut Investment Tax Credit can benefit your operation.

October 27, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Financing Manufactured Homes

Country Living Loans from Farm Credit East is able to finance several types of non-conforming real estate that traditional financial institutions can’t, including new construction, vacant land and farms. But what about manufactured homes? To answer this, Mortgage Specialist, Kali Kraeger goes over Country Living Loans financing capabilities.

 

April 03, 2023

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Business Tips and Tools
What’s new with OSHA and the New York State Dept. of Labor

Farm Credit East in partnership with the Northeast Dairy Producers Association recently held a webinar discussing OSHA’s new approach during enforcement inspections along with New York States’ free consultation services specifically for dairy farms.

March 22, 2023

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Business Tips and Tools
Understanding your Cost of Production

Risk management is the name of the game. If you know your Cost of Production (COP), your risk management strategy can set you up to preserve three things: liquidity, equity for future investments and equity for retirement. 

February 06, 2023

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5 Tips to Keep your Data Secure

We use technology in many ways — from desktop computers and laptops to tablets, smartphones or smartwatches. And unfortunately, all of these devices pose security risks.  It’s important to understand these risks and the steps you can take to reduce your risk of a data privacy breach. To spread awareness about online privacy during Data Privacy Week, we put together the following five tips to ensure your private, personal information remains secure.

January 23, 2023

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