Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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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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Latest From Today's Harvest Blog

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Crop Insurance
Fresh Market Pepper Coverage Expands in the Northeast: What It Means for Producers

The USDA Risk Management Agency has expanded fresh market pepper crop insurance coverage to additional counties in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, offering producers enhanced risk management tools aligned with production cycles and market conditions.

August 12, 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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Ag Economy
Navigating the 2025 Potato Market: What’s in store for the year ahead?

With reduced U.S. production, lower prices and trade implications, the potato industry might face several challenges in the year ahead. Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar providing a review of 2024 potato production and industry insights for 2025. Following are the key takeaways from this webinar. 

March 04, 2025

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2025 Forest Products Outlook: Softwood markets remain weak

The forest products industry is navigating a complex landscape in 2025. With the resumption of a 25% tariff on U.S. imports of Canadian goods, the market faces significant uncertainty. This article delves into the implications of these tariffs, the state of the North American housing market, and the forecast for softwood lumber consumption.

March 03, 2025

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Tax Talks
Claiming Federal Fuel Tax Credits in 2024: What Farmers Need to Know

Before filing your taxes for 2024, take a look to see if your farm operation can claim the Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels. Today's blog covers the requirements, including a new Fuel Tax Credit Statement checklist which needs submitted as well. 

February 27, 2025

Ag Economy
2025 Green Industry Outlook

In this webinar, Texas A&M’s Dr. Charlie Hall reviews the fiscal and monetary policies that are likely to be advanced over the course of 2025 and the next few years. 

February 25, 2025

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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