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2021 Cash Field Crops Industry Snapshot

April 20, 2021

Cash field crops had a relatively good year in 2020, with most corn and soybean yields higher than 2019 averages. Ethanol production decreased due to reduced exports and domestic gasoline demand, however production levels should increase this year.

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  • 2021 Director Elections

    Farm Credit East's 2021 Director Election closed on April 12, and Lisa Preger Sellew, LouAnne F. King and John P. Knopf were elected to positions on the Board. Learn more 

    Message from CEO Mike Reynolds

    The Farm Credit East team is committed to working with you to get through this difficult time. Learn important COVID-19 related updates about your cooperative. Read the CEO's message

    Customer Assistance Program

    As a customer-owned cooperative, Farm Credit East is committed to providing the services and resources that our members need. That is why we offer assistance and counseling services through the ESI Group, at no additional cost to our customers. Visit FarmCreditEast.com/cap for more information.

  • In The News

    • Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit Announce Merger Plans

      Farm Credit East and Yankee Farm Credit are pleased to announce the board of directors of both associations have unanimously approved the signing of a letter of intent to merge the two organizations. This letter sets forth the terms and conditions of a proposed merger, which requires regulatory and stockholder approval. The combined association will operate under the Farm Credit East name and, if all conditions are met, the newly merged association is expected to begin operation under the management of Farm Credit East CEO Mike Reynolds on January 1, 2022.

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    • Farm Credit East Encourages Stockholders to Vote in 2021 Director Elections

      The 2021 director candidates were formally introduced at Farm Credit East’s Annual Meeting in March, and following, voting stockholders were mailed their ballots to vote in the 2021 Director Elections. As a customer-owned cooperative, the annual director election is an important opportunity for stockholders to express their voice in ownership and direction of the cooperative. Farm Credit East encourages members to vote. Ballots must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 12.

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    • Winners of Farm Credit East’s Inaugural Lipinski Rural Initiatives Award Announced

      At Farm Credit East’s Annual Meeting held earlier this week, the financial cooperative was pleased to announce two winners of the inaugural Lipinski Rural Initiatives award. Each recipient was awarded $25,000.

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Federal Crop Insurance Programs: A Good Deal for Northeast Producers

In this Knowledge Exchange Partner article, learn about the different crop insurance coverage options made available by the Risk Management Agency that you can use to reduce risk on your farm.

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