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Ag Economy

2024 Forest Products Outlook Summary

Farm Credit East Knowledge Exchange

2023 was a challenging year for wood products markets. Rising interest rates hampered demand while capacity ramped up across the south. Paul Jannke, a forest industry expert with Forest Economic Advisors (FEA), recently presented his perspective on the region’s forest product markets and economic outlook.

April 26, 2024

Latest Tax Talk

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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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Farm Credit
My Farm Credit East Internship Experience

Every summer, Farm Credit East offers a 12-week internship program with the goal of providing real-world, hands-on experience alongside our Farm Credit professionals. Cuyler Reynolds recounts his experience as part of the 2022 program.

October 10, 2022

Farm Credit
A Healthy Farm is Nothing Without a Healthy You

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to step back and check in with your family, your staff, and most importantly, yourself.

May 24, 2022

Farm Credit
Knowing the Basics of Septic Systems in Rural Homes

When buying a new home, or maintaining your current home, it is important to understand the many working elements. Septic systems are a major part of most rural homes, and homeowners should know the basics as it pertains to their home.

April 18, 2022

Farm Credit
Educating Youth in Agriculture While Expanding Food Access
Today's blog highlights the Boston, Massachusetts organization The Food Project, and wraps up our four part Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) series. The Food Project's mission is to create a thoughtful and productive community of youth and adults who work together to build a more just and sustainable food system.

March 01, 2022

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