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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.

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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 Presents Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit for a webinar on Tuesday, March 17, at 12 p.m., that will delve into the state of the North American housing market and the forest products industry. 

March 02, 2026

Press Releases
Farm Credit Presents Northeast Forest Products Industry Outlook Webinar

Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit for a webinar on Tuesday, March 25, at 12 p.m., that will delve into the implications of these tariffs, the state of the North American housing market, and the forecast for softwood lumber consumption.

March 17, 2025

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Director of Marketing & Communications

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