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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More Challenges Ahead in Grape and Wine Markets

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.

November 3, 2026

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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

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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

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Ag Economy
2024 Forecast for the Northeast Green Industry

Farm Credit East recently hosted a webinar with Dr. Charlie Hall, of Texas A&M University, to review green industry (including nursery, greenhouse and sod industries) operational and financial performance in 2023 and provide a 2024 outlook. Read on for the key takeaways from this webinar. 

April 16, 2024

Branden Holdsworth
Crop Insurance
Branden Holdsworth Joins Farm Credit East to Help Aroostook County Farmers Manage Risk

Farm Credit East and Crop Growers, the financial cooperative’s crop insurance provider, is pleased to announce that Branden Holdsworth, of Caribou, Maine, has joined the Crop Growers team as a crop insurance agent serving Aroostook County, Maine. 


April 15, 2024

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Tax Talks
Life Insurance Redemptions Falling Under IRS Scrutiny

In the context of farming business structures, acquiring a life insurance policy is a prevalent practice. Here are two common scenarios and an update on an ongoing Supreme Court case involving the IRS concerning the valuation of businesses when insurance payouts are implicated and whether such proceeds are deemed liabilities or not.

April 11, 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

Northeast Economic Engine

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