This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article contributed by Mark Cannella, Extension Associate Professor, University of Vermont the article focuses on the U.S. Maple industry and delves into strategic initiatives by the International Maple Syrup Institute, including market development, standardization, and sustainability efforts. With insights into production trends and economic impacts, this comprehensive outlook provides a roadmap for the future of the U.S. maple syrup industry.
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Changes to Connecticut Paid Sick Leave
Employers in Connecticut with 50 or more employees in specific sectors are required to have paid sick leave. Effective January 1, 2025, employers with at least 25 employees will be required to offer paid sick leave.
December 27, 2024
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2025 Grain and Oilseed Industry Outlook
Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and CoBank Lead Economists, Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka, to explore 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.
January 6, 2025
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The Ability to Change -That's the Secret Sauce
Originally published in Hoard's Dairyman, this article by Roger Murray, Farm Credit East Chief Marketplace Officer, examines the characteristics and process of operating a business with a sustainable competitive advantage.
March 08, 2022
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Setting Up Your Spring Crop Insurance Policy: Revenue Protection Vs. Yield Protection
As the March 15 deadline to finalize risk management plans for the year approaches, producers are faced with an important decision: revenue vs. yield protection. Daniele Ricci, Crop Growers LLP, gives an overview of the policies, and how to determine the right protection for your operation.
February 22, 2022
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OSHA Update - Hazard Communications in a Dairy Farm Setting
Farm Credit East, the OSHA Workgroup, and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) recently held a webinar regarding recent OSHA dairy farm updates. This year’s OSHA update featured topics on farm visitor safety, safety equipment and training, serious incident reporting and OSHA farm inspections, as well as hazard communications in agriculture, presented by guest speaker, Michelle Baker. Along with the overview of OSHA Hazard Communication regulations, various important reminders about other farm safety topics were discussed.
February 17, 2022
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Setting Up Your Spring Crop Insurance Policy: Personalizing Your Unit Structure
Whether you're renewing your crop insurance policy, or signing up for the first time, choosing a unit structure for your policy can be tricky. Daniele Ricci, Crop Growers LLP, lays out the basic unit structures and gives an overview of how to determine the right structure for your operation.
January 19, 2022
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