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Reminder: June 30 Deadline to Change Dairy Revenue Protection Provider to Crop Growers

Producers can sign up for coverage at any time, but existing policies can only be transferred to a different provider once per year by the June 30 deadline.

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Crop Insurance

Livestock Risk Protection Policy Updates and June 30 Transfer Deadline

The USDA Risk Management Agency has announced significant updates to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program effective July 1, 2026. These changes are intended to improve flexibility, expand coverage opportunities and create more consistency across livestock insurance products. The deadline for producers to transfer LRP providers to Crop Growers is June 30, 2026.

June 8, 2026

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Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Maximizing Capital Investments with Connecticut's Investment Tax Credit Program

If you are based in Connecticut and planning a capital investment in your agricultural business, then join Farm Credit East and Connecticut Farm Bureau for an informational webinar on how the Connecticut Investment Tax Credit (ITC) program can benefit your operation. This webinar is taking place on Monday, October 27, at 12:00 PM EDT.

October 14, 2025

Crop Insurance

Reminder: Pasture, Rangeland & Forage Sales Closing Deadline is December 1

The deadline to insure pasture, rangeland and forage in the Northeast for the 2026 crop year is December 1, 2025. Pasture, Rangeland and Forage (PRF) insurance protects against lack of precipitation for both haying and grazing ground.

October 08, 2025

Crop Insurance

Reminder: Crop Insurance Deadline for Perennial Fruit Crops

The deadline to insure Northeast perennial crops for the 2026 crop year is November 20, 2025. Insurable perennial crops include apples, peaches, grapes, cranberries, blueberries, pears and cherries.

October 01, 2025

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Farm Credit East offers Development Seminars for the Next Generation of Agricultural Producers

Farm Credit East is hosting GenerationNext seminars this fall and winter to help the next generation of agricultural producers develop the necessary business and financial skills to manage a successful business.

September 08, 2025