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Spring 2026 Farm Credit East Financial Partner
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Read the latest issue of Financial Partner, Looking Ahead - Industry Insights & Expert Perspectives on Northeast Agriculture
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It Pays to be a Customer-Owner
Farm Credit East customer owners earned a combined $145 million in cash patronage dividends. The 2026 patronage distribution marks the cooperative’s 30th consecutive annual patronage payment.

Latest News

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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Financial Results
Farm Credit System Reports First Quarter 2026 Combined Results

The Farm Credit System today reported that combined net income increased to $2.1 billion for the first quarter of 2026, as compared with $2.0 billion for the same period of the prior year.

May 01, 2026

Press Releases
Farm Credit East Announces Board Election Results and Reorganization

Farm Credit East, a customer-owned cooperative lender and financial services provider, has announced the results of its recent director elections and board reorganization meeting. The 15-member board represents the diversity of Northeast agriculture and forest products.

April 29, 2026

Press Releases
Farm Credit East Seeks Modern Agriculture Photos for a Chance to Win $100

Farm Credit East is currently seeking creative images of modern Northeast agriculture, commercial fishing and forest products to fill the pages of its 2027 Agricultural Views calendar.

April 20, 2026

Farm Credit
2025 Sustainability Report: Back to Our Roots

Farm Credit East is pleased to release its fourth annual corporate sustainability report: Back to our Roots.

April 14, 2026

Media Inquiries

Contact Kristie Matuszewski
Director of Marketing & Communications

Telephone:800.562.2235
Email: Kristie.Matuszewski@FarmCreditEast.com