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Ag Economy

Navigating a Changing Cattle Market

National cattle policy grabbed headlines in August as the market continues to defy principles of economics: beef prices at the grocery store continue to soar while the size of the national cattle herd struggles to keep up. This blog dives into the factors driving these market conditions and the steps producers can take in response.  

September 8, 2026

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Latest Tax Talk

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Tax Talks
Connecticut Farmers: Put the New 20% Investment Tax Credit to Work

Back in July 2025, we provided some insights into the new 20% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that Connecticut Farmers can take advantage of starting in 2026. Recently, the state put out some additional guidance on the credit. Today’s blog will review the overall credit and the additional guidance so that farmers can plan for the new changes.

August 31, 2026

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Tag: internship 
2026 Farm Credit East Interns on a sod farm
Farm Credit
A Summer of Learning and Growth: The Farm Credit East Internship Experience

Over the past 10 weeks, 16 interns across seven Farm Credit East offices gained hands-on experience through projects, farm tours, employee shadowing and professional development opportunities.

July 21, 2026

Farm Credit East 2025 Interns standing in front of Enfield office
Farm Credit
From Classroom to Workplace: The Farm Credit East Internship Experience

This summer Farm Credit East hosted 16 bright students for our summer internship program in six marketplaces across the association. The interns worked on a variety of projects as well as spend time out on the farm touring and job shadowing. Immersing themselves in many aspects of Northeast agriculture.

July 23, 2025

Farm Credit East Interns in 2024
Farm Credit
An Impactful Summer Experience

For the last 10 weeks, 17 interns across eight offices interned at Farm Credit East working on a number of different projects. I worked out of the Enfield, Conn., office where I went on farm tours, shadowed employees, worked on my focused summer project, and so much more!

July 24, 2024

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