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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Understanding the Agricultural Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke darkened skies across the Northeast for at least three consecutive days this July. Orange clouds were evidence of fires raging thousands of miles away in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota. While the duration and impact of wildfires have historically been concentrated in the Western United States, the issue is becoming a more frequent concern on the east coast. What impact does sustained wildfire smoke have on agriculture in our region?

August 7, 2026

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Crop Insurance
Fresh Market Pepper Coverage Expands in the Northeast: What It Means for Producers

The USDA Risk Management Agency has expanded fresh market pepper crop insurance coverage to additional counties in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, offering producers enhanced risk management tools aligned with production cycles and market conditions.

August 12, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit recently hosted Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.

April 16, 2026

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Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Industry Snapshots

This month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner features a collection of Industry Snapshots curated by Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East. Alongside an overview of the national economy, the report covers key sectors of the Northeast farm economy, including dairy, timber and forest products, cash field crops, livestock, fruit, vegetables, greenhouse production, and fishing.

August 04, 2025

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Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange Industry Snapshots

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner highlights a series of Industry Snapshots, compiled by Farm Credit East's Director of Knowledge Exchange, Chris Laughton. In addition to a summary of the national economy, northeast farm economy sectors such as dairy, timber and forest products, cash field crops, livestock, fruit, vegetables, greenhouse and fishing are included.

April 29, 2025

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Business Tips and Tools
Resiliency in the Green Industry: How to be Adaptable in 2025

Factors impacting the Green Industry such as the housing market, tariffs and supply chain disruptions are constantly changing. The key to staying resilient is to be adaptable. Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Texas A&M’s Charlie Hall, providing a review on the fiscal and monetary policies on this horizon that will impact the green industry and how to be resilient in 2025. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

 

March 11, 2025

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2025 Outlook for the Green Industry

In this month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article, 2025 Green Industry Outlook, Dr. Charlie Hall from Texas A&M University provides a comprehensive analysis of the sector's performance and future trends. The report highlights the importance of value propositions, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships in navigating the evolving market landscape. Discover the key insights and strategies shaping the green industry in 2025.


February 05, 2025

Northeast Economic Engine

Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024. 

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