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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Farm Credit East Production Cost Index Plateaus at New High

After a rapid rise in 2021 and 2022, the Farm Credit East Production Cost Index has plateaued after relatively modest increases over the previous decade.  This index tracks farm production costs on a relative basis, weighted towards costs that affect Northeast producers most. Major components of the index include labor, energy, family living expenses, crop inputs, as well as costs like animal feed and other dairy-related expenses, given that sector’s prominence in our region.

May 6, 2024

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A Healthy Farm Starts with a Healthy You

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a good time to check in on your own mental wellbeing and that of your family, staff, and loved ones. 

May 14, 2024

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Ag Economy
2024 Maple Industry Outlook Webinar

Farm Credit East hosted Mark Cannella of the University of Vermont for a look at the Maple syrup and sugar industry in 2024.

April 10, 2024

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U.S. Economic Forecast

One of the key factors affecting the U.S. economy today is inflation. Read about price increases and capacity constraints across the country, as well as an economic outlook for the coming months.

May 03, 2022

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The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the U.S. Agricultural Economy
The invasion of Ukraine has obvious and significant effects on global geopolitics, as well as tremendous humanitarian impacts on the Ukrainian population. In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, learn more about the invasion's impact on the U.S. agricultural economy.

April 05, 2022

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2022 Outlook for the Green Industry

In this Knowledge Exchange Partner article, Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, provides an update and outlook on the greenhouse, nursery and sod industries for 2022.

March 02, 2022

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Inflation and Snarled Supply Chains: Is There Relief in Sight?

Earlier this year, the Knowledge Exchange Partner covered inflation and supply chain disruptions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with estimates on how the year might go. This month, we provide an update for 2021 and projections for 2022.

December 09, 2021

Northeast Economic Engine

Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products and commercial fishing industries. This report was released in November 2020. 

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2020 Northeast Economic Impact Report Cover