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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More Challenges Ahead in Grape and Wine Markets

In this month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article, Andrew Adams, Senior Editor with WineBusiness Monthly examines the challenges facing U.S. wineries in 2027 as consumption declines, costs rise and competition intensifies and discusses how long-term success will depend on stronger hospitality, targeted marketing, customer relationships and technology investments as the industry approaches a smaller market.

November 3, 2026

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From Service to the Soil: Honoring Veterans in Agriculture

Each Veterans Day, we pause to recognize the men and women who have served our country and thank them for the sacrifices they and their families have made. At Farm Credit East, that gratitude holds special meaning because of the strong connection between military service and the rural communities we serve.

November 10, 2026

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Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.

April 15, 2027

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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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Key Factors to Watch in the Forest Products Market for 2025

With a challenging housing market and a resumption of 25% tariff on U.S. imports of Canadian goods, what is at store for the forest products industry for 2025? Farm Credit recently hosted a webinar with Paul Jannke, of Forest Economic Advisors, to present a 2025 forest products industry outlook. Below are key takeaways on current housing market trends, inflationary pressures and economic factors that are affecting the industry. 

 

April 08, 2025

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Ag Economy
2025 Forest Products Industry Outlook

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Paul Jannke of Forest Economic Advisors for an insights webinar on the 2025 forest products industry.  

March 25, 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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