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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Farm Labor Policy in Transition: Updates on SAWA, H-2A and AEWR

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.

October 5, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Data, Dollars and Decisions: Turning Financial Data into Confident Farm Decisions

Farmers have more production and financial data than ever, but using it effectively is the real challenge. Learn how partial budgeting can help evaluate investments, weigh income and expenses, and make confident business decisions. The GenerationNext program helps producers build the financial management skills needed to strengthen their farms for the future.

October 6, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Wine and Grape Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Andrew Adams, from WineBusiness Analytics, covering what's ahead for the wine and grape industry in 2027.

November 12, 2026

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Ag Economy
Vegetable/Potato Industry Snapshot

Read our latest analysis of the current state of the vegetable industry, including potatoes.

February 11, 2026

Ag Economy
Aquatic/Fishing Industry Snapshot

Read our latest analysis of the current state of the fishing and aquatic industry.

February 11, 2026

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Ag Economy
Maple Industry Outlook: Key Trends Shaping 2026

In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, University of Vermont Extension Associate Professor Mark Cannella recapped 2025 — and what it means for producers planning ahead. The following highlights key trends and considerations shaping the maple industry outlook for 2026.

February 10, 2026

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Business Tips and Tools
Ag Tech Outlook

Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Joe Waddell of Horizon Farm Credit for a look at the ag-tech innovation landscape. This webinar explored insights shaping the future of agriculture from biologicals and cutting-edge technologies to the role AI is playing in driving the industry forward.

February 09, 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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