Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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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Understanding the Agricultural Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke darkened skies across the Northeast for at least three consecutive days this July. Orange clouds were evidence of fires raging thousands of miles away in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota. While the duration and impact of wildfires have historically been concentrated in the Western United States, the issue is becoming a more frequent concern on the east coast. What impact does sustained wildfire smoke have on agriculture in our region?

August 7, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Securing Your Legacy: Planning for the People, the Business and the Future

A successful farm transition is about more than transferring land, equipment or ownership interests. It is about preparing people to work together, aligning the team around a shared vision and using thoughtful financial strategies to protect the wealth built through generations of hard work. When coordinated, they can provide a clearer path for the current generation, the next generation and the farm itself.

August 28, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit recently hosted Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.

April 16, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Defining Culture to Transform Your Farm Business

As your farm business grows, you quickly realize you can’t do everything yourself. Success depends on empowering your team — not just with tasks, but with clear expectations and shared values. You need to build up those around you to accomplish what you thought only you could. That’s where company culture comes in: it’s the foundation for how your team works, communicates and succeeds together.

February 24, 2026

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2026 Green Industry Outlook Webinar

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Texas A&M's Dr. Charlie Hall for a review of the green industry's operational and financial performance in 2025 and an outlook for 2026. Topics included the growth pattern of the economy, supply chain, labor availability, input cost increases, inflationary pressures and consumer spending.

February 23, 2026

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Ag Economy
2026 Dairy Industry Outlook: Navigating the “New Normal”

Volatility continues to shape the dairy economy, but with it comes new opportunity.  In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Corey Geiger shared insights on what producers can expect in 2026 — from shifting milk component values to the rise of beef‑on‑dairy revenue.

February 17, 2026

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February 11, 2026

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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