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.
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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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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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Connecticut Investment Tax Credit Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Connecticut Farm Bureau for an informative webinar to learn how Connecticut Investment Tax Credit can benefit your operation.
October 27, 2025
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Keep Your Online Information Safe: 3 Security Habits You Can Start Today!
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Farm Credit East’s security team is working to educate customers and staff about security best practices to use in their work and personal lives. There are a few things you can implement today to keep you and your information safe.
October 12, 2023
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Risk Management Agency Develops New Policy for Apple Producers
The Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) Apple Crop Insurance Policy has become a mainstay of risk management in the United States apple industry. The working relationship between apple producers and RMA has resulted in a program that met most of the industry’s needs.
October 02, 2023
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Farm Credit East Offices Closed October 9
Farm Credit East offices will be closed on Monday, October 9, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 02, 2023
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Agricultural Economic Outlook: What Do Futures Markets Say About 2024?
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner gives an overview of select futures markets as part of a 2024 agricultural economic outlook. Compiled by Farm Credit East's Director of Knowledge Exchange, Chris Laughton.
October 01, 2023
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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