Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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Grain and Biofuels Outlook: Record Fall Harvest Arrives Amidst Trade Uncertainty, Strong Biofuel Demand

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.

November 6, 2025

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Record High Calf Prices and LRP: Boosting Margins & Managing Risk

Across the country, dairy producers are seeing an unexpected bright spot in their bottom lines — record-high calf prices. In the past month, feeder cattle prices have reached record highs, with beef calf prices surpassing $1,600 per head. The growing beef-on-dairy trend has transformed calf sales into a meaningful revenue stream, adding $3.00 or more per hundredweight to many producers’ bottom lines.

November 12, 2025

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October 27, 2025

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Farm Credit East Offices Closed May 27

Farm Credit East offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The Federal Reserve System will also be closed, so ACH/Direct Deposit transactions will not be effective Monday, May 27. 

May 20, 2024

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Be aware of deceptive mortgage junk mail
Farm Credit East is reminding customers to be aware of official-looking mailings from companies posing as Farm Credit East. Learn more about what to look out for, and when in doubt, contact us directly to verify. 

March 26, 2024

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Farm Credit East Offices Closed February 19
Farm Credit East offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents' Day

February 14, 2024

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2024 Director Election Petition Notification

Farm Credit East’s bylaws provide for the nomination of candidates by petition by Thursday, January 25, 2024.

January 05, 2024

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