Ag Industry Trends & Outlooks

Discover insights, trends, ag market outlooks and other topical information as it relates to the Northeast's diverse agricultural industries. Brought to you by Knowledge Exchange from Farm Credit East.
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Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Underway: A Summary of the Major Issues

This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner covers some of the major issues that are being addressed at the Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing. The last comprehensive revision to the FMMO system occurred in 2000.

September 8, 2023

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Whole Farm Revenue and Micro Farm Crop Insurance is Worth Another Look

Many farmers think of crop insurance as only relevant for large row-crop growers. But if you’re a diversified farm, there are new options that are worth another look, particularly in light of recurring natural disasters that have been hitting the region.

September 25, 2023

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Fruit Crop Insurance Program – How Crop Insurance Responds After a Loss

This webinar led by crop insurance specialists from Crop Growers will discuss how crop insurance policies respond to losses and what steps farmers need to take to take in the event of a loss. Join us on Thursday, July 6th at 12 noon to learn more.

 

July 6, 2023

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Adverse Effect Wage Rates Updated for H-2A Program

As the number of foreign agricultural workers in the U.S. has risen, so have the adverse wage rates for those in the H-2A temporary work visa program. This Knowledge Exchange Partner article examines the increased wages H-2A employers are required to pay in 2021.

May 04, 2021

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Global Agricultural Trade Update

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.

May 04, 2021

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Farm Credit East Production Cost Index Reaches New High

In this article, read about rising agricultural input costs in the Northeast due to supply shortages and shifting demand as a result of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 06, 2021

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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.

April 06, 2021

The Ag Globe Trotter Weekly

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Dr. Kohl is Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Finance and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. In addition to his weekly and quarterly articles on the ag economy, Dr. Kohl has traveled more than eight million miles throughout his professional career and has conducted over 6,000 workshops and seminars for various agricultural groups.

Northeast Economic Engine

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