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Since 1840, The USDA Census of Agriculture has been the only complete count of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. If you own or operate a farm that normally sells $1,000 or more of produce annually, this is your opportunity to make sure your operation is counted in this year's census.

Every farmer, fisherman or forest product producer defines success differently. For some, success is measured strictly in dollars and cents: the “bottom line.” Others make non-financial goals a priority. These non-financial goals may be very important, but even so, positive earnings are a requirement to achieving them. Read more for five of our best practices for financial success.

In this month’s Knowledge Exchange Partner, Dr. Christoher A. Wolf of Cornell University reviews 2023 milk production and looks ahead to with a 2024 milk price outlook as well as a policy update on the recently concluded Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing. 

Last week, Farm Credit staff, directors, farmers, ranchers, foresters and fishermen from across the nation traveled to Washington, D.C., for the bi-annual Farm Credit Fly-In. The two-day event consisted of hundreds of legislative visits, both in-person and virtual, as well as a marketplace showcasing agricultural products from across the country.

Each winter, Farm Credit East hosts a webinar series on current topics relevant to Northeast farming, fishing and forestry. These webinars are not just for the cooperative’s members, but free to all attendees. Read a preview of a few of our upcoming webinars.

Given ongoing trade discussions with multiple countries, it can be hard to keep up with what’s going on between the United States and our major trading partners. Here’s a rundown of some recent events in the agricultural trade arena.

Paul Herrington’s work week as a certified appraiser is almost unrecognizable compared to where it was mid-March. Now serving as a primary customer support specialist for the Paycheck Protection Program while also maintaining some appraisal work, Paul’s virtual work week has challenged him to be resourceful as he works to keep Northeast ag moving forward.

U.S. exports of all types have been disrupted in recent years due to COVID-19, trade tensions and other factors. However, agricultural exports have surged recently. This article looks at factors impacting trade, including the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade deal from January 2020.

To recognize startup businesses implementing innovative solutions to address traditional ag challenges, the American Farm Bureau, in partnership with Farm Credit, aims to award $145,000 in startup funds to 10 businesses from across the country through the Ag Innovation Challenge.

Forests, and the industries that rely upon them, are a cornerstone of the Northeast’s rural economy. Eric Kingsley, Vice President of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC, discusses how the way we utilize the forest is ever changing, and the opportunities and challenges this shifting landscape presents.