Wildfire smoke darkened skies across the Northeast for at least three consecutive days this July. Orange clouds were evidence of fires raging thousands of miles away in Ontario, Canada and northern Minnesota. While the duration and impact of wildfires have historically been concentrated in the Western United States, the issue is becoming a more frequent concern on the east coast. What impact does sustained wildfire smoke have on agriculture in our region?
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The Next Generation of Farm Leadership Starts Here
Leadership. It’s a subject countless books, articles, podcasts and TikToks address every day. We seem to spend a lot of time talking about leadership, which might just mean that it is important. The importance of having strong and effective leadership skills in an agricultural business is why we start with the subject in the GenerationNext Seminar Series.
September 2, 2026
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2026 Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit recently hosted Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 16, 2026
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2026 Green Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Texas A&M's Dr. Charlie Hall for a review of the green industry's operational and financial performance in 2025 and an outlook for 2026. Topics included the growth pattern of the economy, supply chain, labor availability, input cost increases, inflationary pressures and consumer spending.
February 23, 2026
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Ag Tech Outlook
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit hosted Joe Waddell of Horizon Farm Credit for a look at the ag-tech innovation landscape. This webinar explored insights shaping the future of agriculture from biologicals and cutting-edge technologies to the role AI is playing in driving the industry forward.
February 09, 2026
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2026 Dairy Industry Outlook Webinar
Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit recently hosted CoBank's Corey Geiger for an outlook on what's ahead for the dairy industry in 2026.
January 29, 2026
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Data Privacy: Protecting Your Personal and Professional Lives
As more parts of daily farm and business life move online, the information you rely on — financial records, personal data, operational details, etc. — has become more valuable than ever. Protecting your information isn’t just a technical task. It’s part of safeguarding your business, your family and your peace of mind.
January 25, 2026
Northeast Economic Engine
Download Farm Credit East’s Northeast Economic Engine report, which analyzes the economic impact of the Northeast agriculture, forest products, commercial fishing and food manufacturing industries. This report was released in October 2024.
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