This month's Knowledge Exchange Partner article explores how proposed H-2A reforms and recent wage-rate changes could affect Northeast agricultural employers, including workforce access, labor costs, program flexibility and compliance—and what these evolving policies may mean for the future of farm labor.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Trending Scams to Watch For
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to recognize today’s evolving online threats and the steps everyone can take to stay safer. Every day, cybercriminals develop new ways to steal information, access accounts and trick people into sending money. Technology continues to evolve, but many scams still rely on a simple tactic: convincing someone to trust the wrong person.
October 14, 2026
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Apple Industry Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Chris Gerlach of USApple for a discussion on the prevailing trends and forces shaping the U.S. apple industry.
April 15, 2027
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Higher ARC and PLC Payments Are Coming: What Could They Mean for Your Farm?
For many crop producers, USDA's 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) payments are expected to arrive beginning in October 2026. While these payments can provide valuable financial support, they may also create new planning opportunities and tax considerations for your farm.
September 28, 2026
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Protect Your Hay Production with Pasture, Rangeland and Forage Crop Insurance
Are you a livestock or hay producer concerned about unpredictable weather affecting your forage production? Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) insurance is an important risk management tool to protect your operation from insufficient precipitation (rainfall, snow, etc.), offering flexible coverage levels and automatic claims processing.
September 17, 2026
Ag Economy
Navigating a Changing Cattle Market
National cattle policy grabbed headlines in August as the market continues to defy principles of economics: beef prices at the grocery store continue to soar while the size of the national cattle herd struggles to keep up. This blog dives into the factors driving these market conditions and the steps producers can take in response.
September 08, 2026
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Northeast Farmers: What to Know About New Disaster Recovery Grant Programs
Northeast farmers have faced significant challenges from severe weather events in recent years. For producers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine impacted by weather-related losses in 2023 and 2024, funding has been made available to help recover losses, rebuild operations and strengthen long-term business resilience. The program is funded through USDA resources and administered by state departments of agriculture.
September 04, 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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