Today’s Harvest Blog

Today’s Harvest is a valued, timely resource for stories, news, tips and information relevant to Northeast agriculture and our customers.
Farm tractor in a field during the fall harvest

Latest From Today's Harvest Blog

Tax Talks

Production Tax Credit – Complete Application for Registration by July 15

Austin Weaver

In a previous Tax Talks blog article, we talked about energy credits. An energy credit not discussed is the Production Tax Credit (PTC) under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 45Z. This credit incentivizes the domestic production of sustainable transportation fuels, such as those that may be generated by an on-farm biomass digester, offering a per gallon tax credit for qualified fuels produced by the taxpayer and sold to an unrelated person. 

June 25, 2024

Tractor preparing field for planting

Latest Tax Talk

Farm workers harvesting apples
Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit – Advance Application Opens July 1

In December 2023, we shared to important Tax Talks blog articles on the New York Employer Overtime Credit. The time to apply for an advance of the credit is fast approaching with NYS Ag and Markets opening the application on July 1, 2024. 

July 2, 2024

Today's Harvest Blog

Farm Credit
Preparing the Next Generation of Dairy Leaders

Farm Credit East, along with more than 80 sponsors, contributed to this year's Northeast Dairy Challenge. The program engages students with a holistic, on-farm experience to put their ag education and communication skills to the test.

October 19, 2021

general economic
FarmStart and Beginning Farmers
A Step-By-Step Guide to Escrow

In today’s blog, Country Living mortgage specialist, Kali Kraeger, explains the ins and outs of escrow when purchasing real estate.

October 12, 2021

Close up view of harvested yellow apples in large open top storage bins in apple orchard.
Business Tips and Tools
Risk Management Agency Develops New Policy for Apple Producers

The Risk Management Agency's Apple Crop Insurance Policy has become a mainstay of risk management in the United States apple industry. Read more about the Apple Crop Insurance Policy and how coverage can be tailored to fit your business needs.

October 06, 2021

Business Tips and Tools
USDA Accepting Applications for the Seafood Processors Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service recently announced the publication of a Request for Applications for the Seafood Processor Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant Program. Learn more about details and eligibility in today's blog.

September 30, 2021

Meet the Authors

Connect with and discover our Today’s Harvest blog authors and their broad range of financial and northeast agricultural expertise.