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.
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Protect Your Harvest from the Fury of Hail with Crop Growers Crop Insurance
Crop Growers, the insurance provider of Farm Credit East, provides coverage for reduced quality and production of crops resulting from hail events, giving acre-by-acre protection that can cover up to the full value of the crop.
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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.
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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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Dairy Margin Coverage Might Not Pay Out This Year: Why it’s More Important than Ever to Consider It
Given the volatility in dairy markets, figuring out the best risk management strategy can be tricky. In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, learn more about risk mitigation with the Dairy Margin Coverage program and crop insurance options that might fit your dairy business.
February 09, 2022
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State Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture
This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner highlights a few grant programs available to producers in Northeast states. These state grant programs are just a sample of available grants. A more comprehensive listing can be found in our Grants and Incentives for Northeast Agriculture report.
January 07, 2022
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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