In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner article, Corey Geiger of CoBank, reviews the U.S. dairy markets. It enters the rest of 2026 with renewed optimism as improving margins, strong protein demand, and record export activity reshape the outlook. At the same time, rapid butterfat growth, global uncertainty, and market volatility signal the need for strategic risk management ahead.
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Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) Second Payment: What It Is and What It Means for Your Farm
At Crop Growers, we focus on bringing clarity to complex programs so you can make the best decision for your business. USDA’s recent SDRP update has created confusion around “second payments.” Let’s dig into what this means.
May 20, 2026
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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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2026 Apple Industry Outlook: U.S. Apple Industry Hits Latest Inflection Point
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article contributed by Chris Gerlach, of USApple examined how the U.S. apple industry is undergoing a significant transition as shifting markets, changing production economics, and evolving consumer trends are reshaping the landscape.
April 01, 2026
Ag Economy
From Farm to Forest to Dock: The Northeast’s $225B Economic Engine
As we celebrate National Agriculture Day on March 24, we recognize the contributions of the hardworking agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products producers to our everyday lives here in the Northeast and beyond.
March 24, 2026
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2026 Forest Products Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Paul Jannke of Forest Economic Advisors for insights on the 2026 forest products industry.
March 17, 2026
Ag Economy
The Road Ahead for Oyster Growers: Trends, Risks and Opportunities for 2026
The U.S. oyster industry’s current landscape is shaped by decades of regulatory progress, rapid production innovations and shifting market pressures. As growers head into 2026, understanding the forces behind today’s rules, technologies and economic trends is essential for making informed business decisions. In a recent Farm Credit East webinar, Bob Rheault, executive director of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, shared the key challenges and opportunities for the oyster industry.
March 10, 2026
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