In this month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article, Andrew Adams, Senior Editor with WineBusiness Monthly examines the challenges facing U.S. wineries in 2027 as consumption declines, costs rise and competition intensifies and discusses how long-term success will depend on stronger hospitality, targeted marketing, customer relationships and technology investments as the industry approaches a smaller market.
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.
Knowledge Exchange Partner
Latest From Today's Harvest Blog
Farm Credit
Employee Spotlight: A Day in the Life of Tax Specialist Phil Murphy
As a tax specialist with Farm Credit East's Financial Accounting Services (FAS) team, Phil helps agricultural businesses navigate everything from annual tax preparation and year-end planning to farm transitions and succession planning. While tax season is certainly a busy time, his work extends far beyond April deadlines.
November 3, 2026
Featured Webinar
Business Tips and Tools
Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 15, 2027
All from Knowledge Exchange
Search articles
Filter by category
Filter by year
The search results are displayed
Crop Insurance
Key Changes Coming to DRP, LGM and LRP Programs: What Producers Need to Know
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) recently announced several updates to Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP), Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) programs that will take effect beginning with the 2027 crop year on July 1, 2026. The changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock insurance products.
June 03, 2026
Crop Insurance
USDA’s New ASCF Program: What Specialty Crop Growers Should Know (and Do) Right Now
If you grow specialty crops, there’s a new USDA program worth your attention. The Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program was designed to help producers navigate the financial pressure many faced in 2025. Rising input costs, ongoing inflation and market disruptions all contributed to tighter margins. This program offers a one-time payment to help offset those challenges.
June 02, 2026
Knowledge Exchange Partner
Fuel, Fertilizer and Conflict in the Middle East: What to Know Now
Rising tensions in the Middle East are pushing fuel and fertilizer costs higher, creating fresh uncertainty for farmers and agribusinesses. This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner discusses how global supply disruptions, delayed shipping recovery and tighter input supplies could affect prices, margins, cash flow and planning decisions through 2026 and beyond.
June 02, 2026
Tax Talks
Capital Construction Fund: A Fisherman’s Guide to Building for the Future
If you’re a commercial fisherman planning to build, buy, lease or rebuild a vessel, the Capital Construction Fund (CCF) can be one of the most powerful tax planning tools available to you. The CCF lets you set aside income today, defer federal income tax and use that money later to invest in your fishing business. Let’s discuss the details of this program.
May 26, 2026
Northeast Economic Engine
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.
Success! Check your email for a copy of your download, or you can click here to see it.
