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.
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.
Knowledge Exchange Partner
Latest From Today's Harvest Blog
Business Tips and Tools
Data, Dollars and Decisions: Turning Financial Data into Confident Farm Decisions
Farmers have more production and financial data than ever, but using it effectively is the real challenge. Learn how partial budgeting can help evaluate investments, weigh income and expenses, and make confident business decisions. The GenerationNext program helps producers build the financial management skills needed to strengthen their farms for the future.
October 6, 2026
Featured Webinar
Business Tips and Tools
Wine and Grape Outlook Webinar
Join Farm Credit East and Horizon Farm Credit as they host Andrew Adams, from WineBusiness Analytics, covering what's ahead for the wine and grape industry in 2027.
November 12, 2026
All from Knowledge Exchange
Search articles
Filter by category
Filter by year
The search results are displayed
.ashx?h=400&iar=0&w=600&hash=DAF1C12C712DE4CC045351FEB88BCACF)
Tax Talks
Revisiting the NYS Farm Employer Overtime Credit for 2026
In this update, we share key 2026 changes to New York’s Farm Employer Overtime Credit, including expanded eligible overtime hours, shifting thresholds, and new certification requirements for all farm employers. We also highlight reminders on payroll adjustments and advance payment options to help farmers stay compliant and prepared for the season ahead.
March 31, 2026
Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit – Advance Application Opens July 1
In December 2023, we shared two important Tax Talks blog articles on the New York Employer Overtime Credit. The time to apply for an advance of the credit is fast approaching with NYS Ag and Markets opening the application on July 1, 2024.
July 02, 2024
Tax Talks
New York Farm Overtime Credit – What you need to know Part II
Today, we continue the conversation about the New York Farm Overtime Credit by looking at helpful tips and potential pitfalls employers need to understand as they get ready for January 1, 2024.
December 29, 2023
Tax Talks
New York Farm Employer Overtime Credit - What you need to know
With 2024 around the corner, New York state farmers need to begin thinking about the Farm Overtime Credit that will provide a refund for hours worked between the thresholds set by the state and 60 hours.
December 05, 2023
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.
Success! Check your email for a copy of your download, or you can click here to see it.
