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.
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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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Farm Credit East Employees Give Thanks
As Thanksgiving approaches, we may find ourselves looking back on the past year and appreciating the many reasons to be grateful. Even when challenges arise, it’s important to recognize the good that surrounds us. With the spirit of reflection in mind, we wanted to share some thoughts of gratitude from Farm Credit East employees.
November 18, 2025
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2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Chris Gerlach of the U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry. This webinar will take a deep dive into the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 16, 2026
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Protect Your Hay Production with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Crop Insurance
If you're a livestock or hay producer concerned about unpredictable weather affecting your forage production, Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance is an important risk management tool to protect your operation from insufficient rainfall, offering flexible coverage levels and automatic claims processing.
July 31, 2024
Ag Economy
2023 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary & 2024 Mid-Year Outlook
2023 Northeast Dairy Farm Summary & 2024 Mid-Year Outlook, includes data from 283 Northeast dairy farms. This year’s report also includes a dairy market outlook from Corey A. Geiger, Lead Economist for Dairy at CoBank.
July 29, 2024
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An Impactful Summer Experience
For the last 10 weeks, 17 interns across eight offices interned at Farm Credit East working on a number of different projects. I worked out of the Enfield, Conn., office where I went on farm tours, shadowed employees, worked on my focused summer project, and so much more!
July 24, 2024
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Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture
This report includes funding opportunities available in the eight states served by Farm Credit East: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Please note that as grant programs often change, this list should not be viewed as a comprehensive compilation of all grant opportunities.
July 24, 2024
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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