Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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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Grain and Biofuels Outlook: Record Fall Harvest Arrives Amidst Trade Uncertainty, Strong Biofuel Demand

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.

November 6, 2025

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Farm Credit East Employees Give Thanks
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Farm Credit East Employees Give Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, we may find ourselves looking back on the past year and appreciating the many reasons to be grateful. Even when challenges arise, it’s important to recognize the good that surrounds us. With the spirit of reflection in mind, we wanted to share some thoughts of gratitude from Farm Credit East employees.

November 18, 2025

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2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East, Horizon Farm Credit and Chris Gerlach of the U.S. Apple Association to discuss the future of the apple industry. This webinar will take a deep dive into the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.

April 16, 2026

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FARM CREDIT SYSTEM REPORTS NET INCOME OF $7.3 BILLION FOR 2022

The Farm Credit System today reported combined net income of $7.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared with $6.8 billion for the prior year. The System also reported combined net income of $1.8 billion for the fourth quarter of 2022, as compared with $1.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021.

February 22, 2023

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Farm Credit East Team FFA Roots

The Farm Credit team believes in the future of agriculture. In fact, many members have roots in agriculture. In honor of National FFA Week (February 18-25, 2023), we recently polled our staff about their rural upbringings and FFA involvement. While the results weren’t surprising, we still found them impressive and wanted to share!

February 20, 2023

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2023 Director Election - Petition Notification
Farm Credit East’s bylaws provide for the nomination of candidates by petition. To gain access by petition, an eligible nominee must provide the secretary of the association with signatures of at least 50 voting members by Thursday, January 19, 2023. If you would like to submit a petition, please contact General Counsel/Corporate Secretary Alena Gfeller at Alena.Gfeller@farmcrediteast.com or (800) 562-2235, for additional information.

January 04, 2023

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Farm Credit East’s Career Development Program

Farm Credit East has many diverse career opportunities, and there are plenty of pathways to take in starting a career with the company. Jean Gallagher recently sat down with two former interns-turned-Career Development Program (CDP) trainees who have since moved into full-time positions in the Enfield, Conn., office, to learn more about their experience.

 

December 19, 2022

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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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