This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article explores how proposed H-2A reforms and recent wage-rate changes could affect Northeast agricultural employers, including workforce access, labor costs, program flexibility and compliance—and what these evolving policies may mean for the future of farm labor.
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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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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Trending Scams to Watch For
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to recognize today’s evolving online threats and the steps everyone can take to stay safer. Every day, cybercriminals develop new ways to steal information, access accounts and trick people into sending money. Technology continues to evolve, but many scams still rely on a simple tactic: convincing someone to trust the wrong person.
October 14, 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
2024 Virtual Customer Appreciation Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EST
This 45-minute program provided cooperative updates from CEO Mike Reynolds and Board Chair John Knopf.
November 12, 2024
Innovation and Emerging Markets
4 Steps to a Smarter Farm
As technology continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other tools are becoming integral to agricultural operations. With many tools already available — and many others on the horizon — it can quickly become overwhelming to determine where to start. Read on for a practical approach to integrating technology into your operation.
November 12, 2024
Crop Insurance
Understanding Crop Insurance: Key Terms You Need to Know
Crop Insurance has a lot of acronyms and options. Your agent (who works with this policy everyday) might say an acronym and move on so fast your head is spinning. I’m here to help break all those down. These options usually cost pennies on the dollar and add tremendous value to your policy.
November 05, 2024
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Grain and Biofuel Outlook: Biofuels Creating Needed Demand for Ample U.S. Harvests
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article, written by two CoBank Lead Economists, Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka, explores the latest insights on U.S. grain and biofuel markets. With record soybean and corn harvests, profitable storage options, and recovering export demand, the landscape is shifting. Learn how ethanol production and renewable diesel demand are driving the market, despite challenges from trade policies and global competition. Dive into the complexities of supply, demand, and policy in this comprehensive outlook.
November 05, 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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