Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

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2026 Oyster Industry Outlook

Discover key trends shaping the 2026 oyster industry in this Knowledge Exchange Partner article, 2026 Oyster Industry Outlook, Bob Rheault, Executive Director of East Coast Shellfish Growers Association dives into modern farming innovations, shifting markets, the future of this iconic seafood and how growers are adapting.

March 3, 2026

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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 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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Crop Insurance
Protect Your Milk Money

At the beginning of this year, many economists were projecting dairy prices to be lower than 2022, but the year so far has turned out differently than expected. Dairy Revenue Protection is a quarterly risk management program that protects dairy producers from unexpected declines in milk prices, thereby protecting milk money. With the volatility we’ve seen thus far this year, is your milk money protected? 

September 12, 2023

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Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Underway: A Summary of the Major Issues

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner covers some of the major issues that are being addressed at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing. The last comprehensive revision to the FMMO system occurred in 2000.

September 08, 2023

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Phone System Update
We are undergoing changes to our phone system on Friday, September 8, which could result in intermittent disruptions to our phone system.

September 01, 2023

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Farm Credit East Offices Closed September 4
Farm Credit East offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. 

August 31, 2023

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. 

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