Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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Record U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Forecasted to Keep Growing

The United States is the world’s largest agricultural exporter and has been for decades. However, as a wealthy country with a population of more than 340 million people with appetites for a broad range of agricultural products - we are also one of the world’s top agricultural importers. American Farm Bureau Economist, Betty Resnick examines historical trade data, and insight on forecasted trends.

July 3, 2024

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New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit – Advance Application Opens July 1

In December 2023, we shared to important Tax Talks blog articles on the New York Employer Overtime Credit. The time to apply for an advance of the credit is fast approaching with NYS Ag and Markets opening the application on July 1, 2024. 

July 2, 2024

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2024 Virtual Customer Appreciation Meeting

Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EST

Join us for the 2024 Virtual Customer Appreciation Meeting. This 45-minute program will provide cooperative updates from CEO Mike Reynolds and Board Chair John Knopf.

November 12, 2024

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Dairy Margin Coverage Might Not Pay Out This Year: Why it’s More Important than Ever to Consider It

Given the volatility in dairy markets, figuring out the best risk management strategy can be tricky. In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, learn more about risk mitigation with the Dairy Margin Coverage program and crop insurance options that might fit your dairy business.

February 09, 2022

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State Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner highlights a few grant programs available to producers in Northeast states. These state grant programs are just a sample of available grants. A more comprehensive listing can be found in our Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture report.

January 07, 2022

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Inflation and Snarled Supply Chains: Is There Relief in Sight?

Earlier this year, the Knowledge Exchange Partner covered inflation and supply chain disruptions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with estimates on how the year might go. This month, we provide an update for 2021 and projections for 2022.

December 09, 2021

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Overtime for Agricultural Workers

In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, read about various current and proposed agricultural labor overtime provisions across Northeast states, including New York, Maine and Massachusetts.

November 09, 2021

Northeast Economic Engine

Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products and commercial fishing industries. This report was released in November 2020. 

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